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Canon RP vs Sony FX30

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Canon RP
(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
Sony FX30
(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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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sony FX30

 RP FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Canon RP

 FX30 RP 
IntroducedSeptember 2022February 2019Newer by 44 months
Screen resolution2360k1040kCrisper screen (+1320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Sony FX30

 RP FX30 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography advice
Sony FX30 Portrait photography advice
85
has manual focus
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
83
manual focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Sony FX30
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (32,000)
heavier than competition (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography information
Sony FX30 Sports photography information
69
fantastic MP (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (570 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
69
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
74
good battery pack (570 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (646g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (570 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging info
Sony FX30 Vlogging info
34
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
heavier than competition (646g)
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Canon RP vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Sony FX30
 Canon EOS RPSony FX30
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