Canon RP vs Sony NEX-6

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon RP and Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the RP (Full frame) and NEX-6 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was brought out 5 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RP matches up against the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon RP enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon RP and Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the RP and the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RP and NEX-6 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and NEX-6.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RP featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon RP will render more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent RP is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.