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Canon RP vs Sony A7S III

Portability
70 Imaging
76 Features
80 Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75

Canon RP vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Canon RP vs Sony A7S III Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon RP and Sony A7S III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and A7S III (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The RP was revealed 17 months prior to the A7S III making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RP grades vs the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony A7S III

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Canon RP

		

		

			
 A7S III RP 
IntroducedJuly 2020February 2019More modern by 17 months
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon RP and Sony A7S III

		

		

			
 RP A7S III 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon RP vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon RP comes with 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 A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Analyze the Canon RP and Sony A7S III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the RP compared to the A7S III.
Canon RP vs Sony A7S III size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RP and A7S III is 70 and 61 respectively.
Canon RP vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon RP vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and A7S III.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon RP to offer you greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged RP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon RP vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon RP vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon RP vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon RP
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
85
 you can focus manually
 MP count excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
71
 you can focus manually
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Sony A7S III
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (40,000)
 lack of image stabilization
76
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Canon RP Sports photography factors
Sony A7S III Sports photography factors
69
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (250 per charge)
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
 MP count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison
Canon RP Travel photography advice
Sony A7S III Travel photography advice
69
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 bad battery life (250 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
70
 better than average battery power (600 per charge)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 display is selfie friendly
 MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon RP
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
77
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (40,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery life (250 per charge)
77
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 two card slots
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon RP
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
34
 screen is touchscreen
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic port
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic socket
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Canon RP vs Sony A7S III Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Sony A7S III
 Canon EOS RPSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS RP Sony Alpha A7S III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2020-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 40000 102400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 4779 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 17 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.91x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 13.3
DXO Low light score 2977 2993
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 600 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $999 $3,499