Canon EOS RP vs Sony a7 IV Specifications Comparison
Camera Feature | Canon EOS RP | Sony a7 IV |
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Announced | February 2019 | October 2021 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ X |
Resolution | 26.2 MP | 32.7 MP |
Pixel Dimensions | 6240×4160 | 7008×4672 |
Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) |
Sensor Pixel Size | 5.76µ | 5.1µ |
Low Pass Filter | Yes | No |
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
Max Native ISO | ISO 40,000 | ISO 51,200 |
Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 50-204,800 |
High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | No |
Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 5 FPS | 10 FPS |
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 5 FPS | 10 FPS |
Notes for High FPS Shooting | No autofocus at 5 FPS (autofocus at 4 FPS) | Compressed raw at 10 FPS (uncompressed and lossless compressed raw at 6 FPS) |
Buffer Size (Raw) | 50 frames (5 FPS) | Unlimited |
Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
Autofocus Points | 143 | 759 |
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -3.5 EV | -4 EV |
Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 | 1/250 |
Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 10 bits |
Raw Video | No | No |
4K Maximum Framerate | 25 FPS | 60 FPS |
1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.6x crop at 4K | 1.5x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop) |
Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:2 |
Video Recording Limit | 30 min | No limit |
Physical and Other Features | ||
Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) |
Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-II) |
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 1.04 million dots |
Articulating LCD | Yes | Fully Articulating |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.78x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 3.69 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 C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Battery Type | LP-E17 | NP-FZ100 |
Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 210 frames | 520 frames |
Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 250 frames | 580 frames |
Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 270 frames | N/A |
Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 485 g (1.07 lbs.) | 658 g (1.45 lbs.) |
Dimensions (LxHxD) | 133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.2 x 3.3 x 2.8″) | 131 x 96 x 80 mm (5.2 x 3.8 x 3.1″) |
Price Comparison | ||
MSRP, Body Only | $1000 (Check Current Price) | $2500 (Check Current Price) |
Used Prices | Canon EOS RP Used Prices | Sony a7 IV Used Prices |
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