Canon EOS RP vs Sony a7R II — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 26 MP · Full Frame · 4K video
Canon EOS RP
74
WINNER
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Sony · Mirrorless · 42.4 MP · Full Frame · 4K video
Sony a7R II
70
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS RP and the Sony a7R II are both full-frame mirrorless cameras, but they answer different needs. The EOS RP arrived in 2019 weighing 440 g, while the a7R II from 2015 weighs 625 g, 42 percent heavier. That 185 g gap matters most for all-day carrying. The Canon measures 133 x 85 x 70 mm against 127 x 96 x 60 mm, so the Sony is deeper and the Canon taller. Both frame shots through an electronic viewfinder. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2015 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 14, 2019 | June 10, 2015 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 133 x 85 x 70 mm | 127 x 96 x 60 mm |
| Camera weight | 440 g | 625 g |
| Optics | 67/100 | 81/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe a7R II is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and large prints, with 42.4 megapixels against 26 in the EOS RP. That is 63 percent more pixels for landscape work or cropped wildlife frames. The Canon counters with 4779 autofocus positions against 399, giving far more freedom for off-centre focus. For handheld shooting at slower shutter speeds, the a7R II has in-body stabilisation while the EOS RP does not. The Sony also offers a shorter 1/8000 second maximum exposure for wide-aperture shooting in bright light, against 1/4000 on the Canon. Both shoot at 5 fps, so neither suits fast action. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 42.4 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 7952 x 5304 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
24 x 35.9 | 24 x 35.9 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Full Frame | Full Frame |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
5 fps045 | 5 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon RF | Sony FE |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 8 | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
400003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
1024003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
47790300 | 3990300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 235929609900000 |
| Video | 70/100 | 56/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe a7R II offers the higher maximum video frame rate, 30 fps against 25 fps, so its clips play more smoothly with fast movement. Both record 4K video. The Sony records in XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4, while the Canon offers MP4 alone. The split reverses for interval shooting, because the EOS RP has a built-in timelapse function and the a7R II does not. That makes the Canon more convenient for day-to-night transitions without extra gear. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
25 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MP4 | XAVCS, AVCHD, MP4 |
| Features | 70/100 | 57/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe EOS RP is the friendlier camera for quick control and wireless workflow. It has a touch screen for tap-to-focus and Bluetooth for a phone link, while the a7R II offers neither. Both have a 3-inch flip-out LCD for waist-level framing and Wi-Fi for image transfers. The a7R II answers with weather sealing, which the EOS RP lacks, making it the safer body for coastal winds and drizzle. Its screen resolves 1,228,800 dots against 1,040,000 on the Canon, showing finer focus detail in playback. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 12288001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | No |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 16/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe a7R II holds the higher battery rating, 290 shots against 250 for the EOS RP under their respective test conditions. Neither has a second card slot, so overflow or backup writing is off the table on both. The EOS RP supports USB charging while the a7R II does not, so the Canon can top up from a power bank. Its SD slot is UHS-II compatible for fast card writes, whereas the Sony also accepts Memory Stick Duo formats. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
250 shots1505000 | 290 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | No |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Sony a7R II if resolution and handheld stability drive your photography. Its 42.4-megapixel sensor, in-body stabilisation and weather sealing suit landscape prints and slow-shutter city work.
Choose the Canon EOS RP if you want a lighter travel body with modern convenience. Touch control, Bluetooth, USB charging and built-in timelapse favour street trips and casual video, and its far greater autofocus point count helps off-centre portraits.