Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon EOS RP

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Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon EOS RP

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APS-C 337.5mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Canon 7D Mark II advantages over Canon EOS RP

Less expensive
$1799 vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 105 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Faster JPEG shooting
9.5 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.5 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Canon 7D Mark II

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 4.11 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
26.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 103 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 26 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; High ISO performance improved over predecessor; Excellent burst speeds (up to 10fps); Significantly improved buffer depths; 65-pt AF system; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Can focus down to f/8 (great for teleconverters); 1080/60p video; Headphone and mic jacks; Rugged build quality.
Autofocus speed (AF shutter lag) slower than 7D and 70D; Mediocre battery life for a pro DSLR; Dynamic range at low to moderate ISOs not as good as competitors; Phase-detect AF did not perform as well as expected in our low-light AF tests; No built-in Wi-Fi; No autofocus for 1080/60p video.
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Very good image quality; Good high ISO performance; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system; Eye AF with tracking & video support; 4K video; Good build quality; Excellent value.
No IBIS; Sub-par dynamic range; Burst shooting tops out at 5fps; Poor battery life; Limited video features.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 7D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 7D

$1604
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

$1499
APS-C

Less expensive
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 7D

Canon EOS RP

Canon 7D

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$1499
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon 7D

Compared to Canon 6D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D

$1604
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

$1499
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 6D

Canon EOS RP

Canon 6D

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon 6D

Compared to Canon 70D

Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 70D

$1604
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Canon 70D

Canon EOS RP

Canon 70D

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon 70D

Compared to Sony A77 II

Canon 7D Mark II

Sony A77 II

$1604
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Sony A77 II

Canon EOS RP

Sony A77 II

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A77 II

Compared to Nikon D7200

Canon 7D Mark II

Nikon D7200

$1604
APS-C

Built-in GPS
On-sensor phase detect

$1021
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon 7D Mark II vs Nikon D7200

Canon EOS RP

Nikon D7200

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$1021
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon D7200

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