Canon RP vs Sony A7R II
70 Imaging
75 Features
80 Overall
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68 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced June 2015
- Older Model is Sony A7R
- Successor is Sony A7R III

Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon RP vs Sony A7R II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and A7R II (42MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The RP was revealed 3 years later than the A7R II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RP scores against the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony A7R II
RP | A7R II | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | June 2015 | Fresher by 45 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Canon RP
A7R II | RP | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon RP and Sony A7R II
RP | A7R II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon RP offers 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) and the Sony A7R II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Canon RP vs Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the RP vs the A7R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and A7R II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and A7R II.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony A7R II to provide greater detail because of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger RP provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Sony Alpha A7R II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS RP | Sony Alpha A7R II |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2015-06-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 26 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 7974 x 5316 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 4779 | 399 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Sony E |
Total lenses | 17 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 gr (1.07 lbs) | 625 gr (1.38 lbs) |
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 All around rating | 85 | 98 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 2977 | 3434 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 290 photos |
Style 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $999 | $2,913 |