Canon RP vs Sony A6500

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon RP versus Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the RP (26MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is very comparable but the RP (Full frame) and A6500 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was introduced 2 years after the A6500 which is a fairly large difference 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 A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RP matches up versus the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS RP & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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 A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the RP vs the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RP and A6500 is 70 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and A6500.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RP with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon RP will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer RP provides an advantage in sensor innovation.