We are doing a specification comparison review between Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7 II, to tell you the name of best camera in between the Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7 II.
Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7 II
| Camera Name | Canon EOS RP | Sony A7 II |
| Pixels | Actual: 27.1 Megapixel Effective: 26.2 Megapixel |
Actual: 24.7 Megapixel Effective: 24.3 Megapixel |
| Tech | CMOS | Exmor CMOS |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2, 16:9 |
| Sensor Size | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.8 x 23.9 mm |
| File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVC/H.264, MP4 Audio: AAC, Linear PCM |
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVCHD 2.0, XAVC S Audio: AAC LC, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo) |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Dust Reduction System | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
SDXC SDHC SD Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo |
| Image Stabilization | Digital, 5-Way | Sensor-Shift, 5-Way |
Exposure and more…
| Exposure Control | ||
| Canon EOS RP | Sony A7 II | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100 to 40000 (Extended Mode:50 to 102400) | 100 to 25600 (Extended Mode:50 to 25600) |
| Shutter | 30 to 1/4000 Second , Bulb Mode | Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 1/8000 to 30 Second , Bulb Mode |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV -3.0 to EV 20.0 Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Sweep Panorama Metering Range: EV -1.0 to EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Buffer/Continuous Shooting | Up to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for Unlimited Frames in JPEG Format Up to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for up to 50 Frames in Raw Format |
Up to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 50 Frames |
4K Video – Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7 III
| AV Recording | ||
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video Format | 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25 fps (MP4 via H.264) 1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (60 Mb/s MP4 via H.264) 1280 x 720p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (12 Mb/s MP4 via H.264) |
1920 x 1080p at 24/30/60 fps (50 Mb/s XAVC S) 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps (28 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080i at 60 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (24 Mb/s AVCHD) 1920 x 1080p at 24 fps (17 Mb/s AVCHD) 1440 x 1080 at 30 fps (12 Mb/s MP4) 640 x 480 at 30 fps (3 Mb/s MP4) |
| Output | MP4 | MP4, XAVC S, S-Log2 |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 29 Minute 59 Second | Up to 29 Minutes |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
DPAF vs HYBRID – Auto Focus
| Focus Control | ||
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual Focus | Auto & Manual Focus |
| Continuous Focus | Continuous AF upto 3 FPS | Continuous AF upto 5 FPS |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 4779 | Phase Detection: 117 Contrast Detection: 25 |
Which one has better Display?
| Viewfinder/Display | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.39″ | 0.5″ |
| Viewfinder Pixel Count | 2,360,000 | 2,359,296 |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 22.00 mm | 27.00 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.70x | Approx. 0.71x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +1 m | -4 to +3 m |
| Display Screen | 3″ Rear Screen Swivel Touchscreen LCD (1,040,000) | 3″ Tilting LCD (1,228,800) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Canon EOS RP camera features better touch screen and viewfinder, compared to Sony A7II camera.
Verdict:
For Hybrid Shooters we have no option other than Canon EOS RP, nature of display Canon EOS RP is more user-friendly compared to Sony A7 II. For still shooters, we recommend Sony A7 II camera, since the camera features better dynamic range, In-body 5 axis Image Stabilization system and better continuous drive.