Canon EOS RP
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Standard Kit 2017
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS RP
The Canon EOS RP is widely praised as an affordable entry point into full-frame mirrorless photography, with users loving its lightweight build, excellent image quality, and user-friendly interface. Many appreciate the value for money, especially when paired with the RF 24-105mm kit lens, and note it's a great upgrade from crop-sensor DSLRs. However, common criticisms include a small and dim viewfinder, slow burst rate, limited 4K video autofocus, and poor battery life. Some users also report reliability issues and frustration with third-party lens compatibility.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact body
- Excellent image quality
- Great value for money
- User-friendly interface and menus
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- Small and dim viewfinder
- Slow burst rate
- Limited 4K video autofocus
- Poor battery life
- No in-body image stabilization
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Standard Kit 2017
The Sony A7R III is overwhelmingly praised by users who have switched from other brands or upgraded within Sony. Reviewers highlight its 42-megapixel sensor, 10fps burst, excellent autofocus, and lightweight build as major advantages. The camera is described as a game-changer for professional work, street photography, and even sports, with fully customizable controls and 5-axis stabilization. All five reviews are 5-star, indicating very high satisfaction.
Pros
- 42-megapixel sensor
- 10fps burst shooting
- excellent autofocus
- lightweight and compact
- fully customizable controls
Cons
- No cons mentioned in reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS RP | Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 26.200000762939453 MP | 42.400001525878906 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 4779 | Phase Detection: 399Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 fps | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 5 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 25 fps | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 | XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 530 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS RP
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Standard Kit 2017
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 10 of 33 specs.