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Canon RP vs Sony A7R II

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Canon RP
(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
Sony A7R II
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony A7R II

 RP A7R II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019June 2015Fresher by 45 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Canon RP

 A7R II RP 
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Sony A7R II

 RP A7R II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon RP vs Sony A7R II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R II Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
85
has manual focus
great megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography info
Sony A7R II Street photography info
76
screen articulates
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon RP
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
68
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low battery power (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography info
Sony A7R II Travel photography info
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count fantastic (26MP)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
great megapixels (42MP)
low battery power (290 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography details
Sony A7R II Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 shots)
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (42MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon RP vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Sony A7R II
 Canon EOS RPSony Alpha A7R II
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