Canon EOS RP vs Sony a6600 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Canon EOS RP | Sony a6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 | August 2019 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ X |
| Resolution | 26.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6240×4160 | 6000×4000 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 23.5 x 15.6 mm (APS-C) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 5.76µ | 3.92µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 40,000 | ISO 32,000 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | No |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 5 FPS | 11 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 5 FPS | 8 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | No autofocus at 5 FPS (autofocus at 4 FPS) | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 50 frames (5 FPS) | 46 frames (11 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 143 | 425 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -3.5 EV | -2 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 | 1/160 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | No |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 25 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.6x crop at 4K | Extra 1.23x crop in 4K 30p; extra 1.14x crop at 1080p 100 / 120 FPS |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 780 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-I) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 0.92 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Yes | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 2.36 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 2.0 | Type B 2.0 |
| Battery Type | LP-E17 | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 210 frames | 720 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 250 frames | 810 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 270 frames | N/A |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 485 g (1.07 lbs.) | 503 g (1.11 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.2 x 3.3 x 2.8″) | 120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.7 x 2.6 x 2.3″)1 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1000 (Check Current Price) | $1400 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Canon EOS RP Used Prices | Sony a6600 Used Prices |
| 1The Sony a6600’s depth measurement in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder | ||
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