Canon RP vs Sony A6100

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon RP versus Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very close but the RP (Full frame) and A6100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The RP was announced 6 months before the A6100 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RP scores vs the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon RP has got external dimensions 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 A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the RP against the A6100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and A6100 is 70 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and A6100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RP using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.