Sony A6000 vs Canon EOS RP

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Sony A6000 vs Canon EOS RP

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Sony A6000 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Less expensive
$648 vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

360 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
45 mm vs 70 mm
Thinner
Less shutter lag
0.15 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Faster JPEG shooting
11.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Canon EOS RP advantages over Sony A6000

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 3.92 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 Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 75 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
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 22 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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
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

Amazing image quality for the price; Blazing-fast hybrid autofocus; Swift burst shooting with generous buffer depths; Good battery life with LCD monitor; More compact than a DSLR; In-camera Wi-Fi wireless networking
Continuous autofocus can't match its burst rate; High-ISO JPEGs can look overprocessed; Sluggish startup; No touch-screen display; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use
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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 Sony NEX-6

Sony A6000

Sony NEX-6

$674
APS-C

NFC
Higher effective ISO

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony NEX-6

Canon EOS RP

Sony NEX-6

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A6000

Sony A6300

$674
APS-C

Less expensive

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A6000 vs Sony A6300

Canon EOS RP

Sony A6300

$949
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6000

Fujifilm X-A3

$674
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
NFC

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6000 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS RP

Fujifilm X-A3

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Nikon Z5

Sony A6000

Nikon Z5

$674
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1097
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6000 vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1097
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

Compared to Sony A7C

Sony A6000

Sony A7C

$674
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1598
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6000 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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