Sony A7R II vs Canon EOS RP

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Sony A7R II vs Canon EOS RP

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 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 A7R II advantages over Canon EOS RP

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$1798* vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

340 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
42.4 vs 26.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Sony A7R II

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 4.51 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
485g vs 640g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 23 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Very high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Compact, comfortable body with lots of customization potential; Bright, roomy and clear viewfinder; Tilting LCD display; Five-axis stabilization; Intuitive Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
Movie button is poorly located; No touch screen; Not as fast to start up or shoot photos as a similarly-priced SLR; Rather slow buffer clearing; No built-in flash; Single card slot; Not weather-sealed to the same degree as some rivals
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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 A7R

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R

$2348
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1399
35mm

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7R

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$1399
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7R

Compared to Sony A9

Sony A7R II

Sony A9

$2348
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2995
35mm

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A9

Canon EOS RP

Sony A9

$949
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2995
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A9

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

$2348
35mm

In-camera panoramas

$2204
35mm

Touchscreen
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7R III

$949
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$2204
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7R III

Compared to Nikon Z5

Sony A7R II

Nikon Z5

$2348
35mm

In-camera panoramas
NFC

$1147
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R II 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 A7R II

Sony A7C

$2348
35mm

In-camera panoramas
Higher max flash sync

$1648
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$949
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1648
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7C

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