Sony A3000 vs Canon EOS RP

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Sony A3000 vs Canon EOS RP

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APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A3000 conclusion.

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

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Differences

Sony A3000 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

470 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Canon EOS RP advantages over Sony A3000

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 4.25 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
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 83 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
347k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.47x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
26.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 16000 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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Absolutely incredible value; Includes a stabilized kit lens; More versatile than a fixed-lens bridge camera; Comfortable body with good ergonomics; Great image quality; Good autofocus performance; Decent battery life.
Feels a bit plasticky; Slow burst shooting with limited buffer; Sluggish to power on or switch modes; Low-res EVF and LCD monitor; Can't review images using EVF; No video output; Weak flash; Battery charges in-camera.
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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 Pentax K-01

Sony A3000

Pentax K-01

$500
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Pentax K-01

Canon EOS RP

Pentax K-01

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A3000

Sigma sd Quattro

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
HDMI out

Compare Sony A3000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Canon EOS RP

Sigma sd Quattro

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Sony A3000

Canon EOS M5

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$787
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony A3000 vs Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS M5

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Nikon Z5

Sony A3000

Nikon Z5

$500
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

$1147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1147
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A3000

Sony A7C

$500
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$1598
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A3000 vs Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$949
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1598
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7C

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