Canon EOS EOS RP

Canon EOS EOS RP

Canon
52 Overall Score
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

Sony
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon EOS EOS RP

No customer feedback yet

Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

85 out of 100 high confidence 58 reviews

The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.

Pros
  • Exceptional autofocus
  • Pre-capture feature
  • Improved ergonomics
  • AI subject tracking
  • Enhanced IBIS
Cons
  • Unchanged hot shoe cover
  • Lack of RAW support in some editors
  • High price
  • EVF resolution drop during AF
  • Single SD card slot limitation
👍 Autofocus performance 12
👍 Pre capture feature 8
👍 Ergonomics and build 10
👍 Image quality 9
🤔 Price value 6
👎 Hot shoe cover issue 2

Scores

Beginner
Canon
59
Sony
100
Video
Canon
55
Sony
99
Wedding Events
Canon
45
Sony
97
Photography
Canon
58
Sony
95
Sports Wildlife
Canon
46
Sony
95
Youtube
Canon
64
Sony
94
Product Photography
Canon
63
Sony
93
Travel
Canon
42
Sony
90
Streaming
Canon
66
Sony
88
Vlogging
Canon
57
Sony
84

Specifications

Canon EOS EOS RPSony a1 a1 II
Sensor
TypeCMOSStacked CMOS
Sizefull-framefull-frame
Megapixels26.200000762939453 MP50.099998474121094 MP★
ISO Range100100
ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ XR
Autofocus
AF Points
4,779
759
AF Type—Phase Detection: 759
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)5 fps30 fps★
Burst (Electronic)—30 fps★
Max Shutter—1/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution4K8K★
4K FPS24 fps120 fps★
1080p FPS60 fps240 fps★
10-bit—✓★
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video—✓★
Codec—H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3.2"★
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution2.4M dots9.4M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.48 kg★0.66 kg
Battery Life—420 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USB—USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★
HDMIMini-HDMIHDMI Output
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Canon EOS EOS RP

  • Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Below average build (21st percentile)
  • Below average burst (33rd percentile)

Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024

  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile

Pricing

Canon EOS EOS RP is $6,199 cheaper (8.8x less).

Canon EOS EOS RP0.065score per dollar
vs
Sony a1 a1 II Black 20240.014score per dollar

Canon EOS EOS RP offers 4.6x better value for money

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony a1 a1 II

Scores 98 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.

Sony a1 a1 II Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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