Canon EOS R EOS R7
Sony Alpha a6400
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R EOS R7
The Canon EOS R7 is widely praised for its excellent autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for wildlife and sports photography. However, many users report issues with shutter shock, inconsistent autofocus in certain conditions, and a lack of native RF-S lenses. The small body and button layout also draw criticism from those with larger hands, and some experienced reliability problems like the camera not turning on.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus and eye tracking
- In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Lightweight and compact design
- High resolution 32.5 MP sensor
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Shutter shock at slow speeds
- Inconsistent autofocus in some conditions
- Small body and cramped button layout
- Limited native RF-S lens selection
- No battery grip available
Sony Alpha a6400
The Sony a6400 is widely praised for its excellent autofocus, compact size, and impressive image quality, making it a strong choice for travel and vlogging. However, several users report reliability issues such as a flip screen malfunction and an incompatible battery error, along with the lack of in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and a sometimes confusing menu system. While many find it a great value, especially with the kit lens, others feel the price is high for an older model and note that battery life is mediocre.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus and eye tracking
- Compact and lightweight body
- Great image quality and sharpness
- Good value for the price
- 4K video with no recording limit
Cons
- No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Mediocre battery life
- Flip-up screen blocks hot shoe
- Confusing menu system
- Reliability issues (screen, battery errors)
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R EOS R7 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 32.5 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 651 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 1.76 kg |
| Battery Life | 660 shots★ | 360 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB-A |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R EOS R7
- Strong sensor (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony Alpha a6400
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sensor (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong evf (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
