Canon RP vs Sony FX30
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![Canon EOS RP front Canon EOS RP front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-RP/Canon-RP-front.jpg)
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Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2019
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Introduced September 2022
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Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon RP and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is relatively close but the RP (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
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The RP was released 4 years before the FX30 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the RP grades versus the FX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP and Sony FX30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony FX30
RP | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Canon RP
FX30 | RP | |||
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Introduced | September 2022 | ![]() | February 2019 | Newer by 44 months |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper screen (+1320k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon RP and Sony FX30
RP | FX30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical screen measurements |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP offers external measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Canon RP and Sony FX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RP against the FX30.
![Canon RP vs Sony FX30 size comparison Canon RP vs Sony FX30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Sony-FX30-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the RP and FX30 is 70 and 64 respectively.
![Canon RP vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison Canon RP vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Sony-FX30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and FX30.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The RP features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged RP will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Canon RP vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison Canon RP vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Sony-FX30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-RP-vs-Sony-FX30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS RP | Sony FX30 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-02-14 | 2022-09-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26MP | 26MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6192 x 4128 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 4779 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Sony E |
Total lenses | 17 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 2,360k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) | 646 grams (1.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2977 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 570 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch price | $999 | $1,800 |