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Canon RP vs Sony A7 II

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon RP vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Released February 2019
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Canon RP vs Sony A7 II Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon RP and Sony A7 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the RP (26MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The RP was introduced 4 years after the A7 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the RP scores against the A7 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony A7 II

 RP A7 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2019November 2014More modern by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Canon RP

 A7 II RP 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Sony A7 II

 RP A7 II 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon RP vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP offers outer measurements 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 A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the RP vs the A7 II.

Canon RP vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and A7 II is 70 and 69 respectively.

Canon RP vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and A7 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon RP to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher RP is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Sony A7 II
77
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography information
Sony A7 II Sports photography information
69
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography factors
Sony A7 II Travel photography factors
69
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
bad battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography features
Sony A7 II Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
great megapixels (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon RP vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Sony A7 II
 Canon EOS RPSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS RP Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 4779 117
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 17 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 90
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 13.6
DXO Low light score 2977 2449
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $999 $1,456