Canon RP vs Sony A6000
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Canon RP vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Announced April 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-6
- Later Model is Sony A6300

Canon RP vs Sony A6000 Overview
The following is a complete review of the Canon RP vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the RP (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

The RP was released 4 years after the A6000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RP matches up versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon RP vs Sony A6000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP and Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony A6000
RP | A6000 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 59 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon RP
A6000 | RP |
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Common features in the Canon RP and Sony A6000
RP | A6000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon RP vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon RP provides outer measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Canon RP vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the RP vs the A6000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RP and A6000 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Canon RP vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and A6000.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RP featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon RP will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer RP should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS RP | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2019-02-14 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 8 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 4779 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
Available lenses | 17 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) | 344 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 2977 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $999 | $548 |