Canon EOS RP vs Sony A6100

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Canon EOS RP vs Sony A6100

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Canon EOS RP advantages over Sony A6100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 76 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 33 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony A6100 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$698 vs $2099
Save money for lenses or accessories
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

420 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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
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

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Review Excerpt

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 Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS RP

Fujifilm X-T100

$999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon EOS RP

Sony A6400

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A6400

Sony A6100

Sony A6400

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony A6100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1297
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

Sony A6100

Nikon Z5

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1297
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6100 vs Nikon Z5

Compared to Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$999
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1665
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7C

Sony A6100

Sony A7C

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Sony A6100 vs Sony A7C

Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z6 II

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1797
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z6 II

Sony A6100

Nikon Z6 II

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A6100 vs Nikon Z6 II

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