Canon RP vs Sony A7 III

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon RP versus Sony A7 III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The RP was launched 12 months after the A7 III which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the RP scores against the A7 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP & Sony Alpha A7 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery & Sony A7 III Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP features physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the RP versus the A7 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and A7 III is 70 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and A7 III.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon RP to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger RP provides an edge in sensor innovation.