Canon RP vs Sony A7R
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![Canon EOS RP front Canon EOS RP front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-RP/Canon-RP-front.jpg)
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Canon RP vs Sony A7R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released February 2014
- Updated by Sony A7R II
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Canon RP vs Sony A7R Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon RP versus Sony A7R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and A7R (36MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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The RP was revealed 5 years after the A7R which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RP grades vs the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon RP vs Sony A7R Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony A7R
RP | A7R | |||
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Released | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 61 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Canon RP
A7R | RP | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Canon RP and Sony A7R
RP | A7R | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon RP vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon RP has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon RP versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the RP against the A7R.
![Canon RP vs Sony A7R size comparison Canon RP vs Sony A7R size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and A7R is 70 and 78 respectively.
![Canon RP vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison Canon RP vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon RP vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and A7R.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A7R to offer you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher RP is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon RP vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison Canon RP vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon RP vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon RP vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon RP vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon RP vs Sony A7R Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS RP | Sony Alpha A7R |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 8 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 4779 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 17 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) | 465 gr (1.03 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 2977 | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 340 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $999 | $1,898 |