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Canon RP vs Sony A7c

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Canon RP vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
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Canon RP vs Sony A7c Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon RP versus Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The RP was revealed 19 months earlier than the A7c which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the RP grades vs the A7c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony A7c

 RP A7c 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Canon RP

 A7c RP 
RevealedSeptember 2020February 2019Fresher by 19 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Sony A7c

 RP A7c 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon RP comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the RP compared to the A7c.

Canon RP vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RP and A7c is 70 and 78 respectively.

Canon RP vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and A7c.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon RP to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older RP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography information
Sony A7c Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
77
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
69
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (740 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
not so great battery life (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
86
better than average battery (740 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7c Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 shots)
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
86
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
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Canon RP vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Sony A7c
 Canon EOS RPSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS RP Sony Alpha A7c
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2020-09-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 40000 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 4779 693
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 17 122
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 740 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $999 $1,800