Canon RP vs Sony a1

Lets look more in depth at the Canon RP vs Sony a1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The RP was launched 23 months before the a1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the RP grades vs the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP & Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP offers physical 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 a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the RP and the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and a1 is 70 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and a1.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony a1 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older RP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.