Canon RP vs Sony A3000

Lets look more closely at the Canon RP versus Sony A3000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and A3000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The RP was released 5 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RP grades against the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon RP provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the RP compared to the A3000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RP and A3000 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and A3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RP featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern RP is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.