Canon EOS RP vs Sony a7S II: Specifications Comparison

Canon EOS RP vs Sony a7S II Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureCanon EOS RPSony a7S II
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2015
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ X
Resolution26.2 MP12.2 MP
Pixel Dimensions6240×41604240×2832
Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size5.76µ8.4µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 40,000ISO 102,400
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-409,600
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesNo
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)5 FPS5 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)5 FPS5 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNo autofocus at 5 FPS (autofocus at 4 FPS)Autofocus fixed at first frame for 5 FPS shooting; 12-bit raw only
Buffer Size (Raw)50 frames (5 FPS)31 frames (5 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFContrast Detect
Autofocus Points143 169
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-3.5 EV-4 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1801/250
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits8 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits8 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate25 FPS30 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.6x crop at 4KNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)
Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 1
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-I)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots1.23 million dots
Articulating LCDYesSingle Axis
TouchscreenYesNo
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots2.36 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesNo
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 2.0Type B 2.0
Battery TypeLP-E17NP-FW50
Battery Life (Viewfinder)210 frames310 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)250 frames370 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)270 framesN/A
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)485 g (1.07 lbs.)627 g (1.38 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.2 x 3.3 x 2.8″)127 x 96 x 70 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 2.8″)1
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1000 (Check Current Price)$3000 (Discontinued)
Used Prices (Affiliate)Canon EOS RP Used PricesSony a7S II Used Prices
1The Sony a7S II’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match typical standards today, 10mm were added to the a7S II’s depth measurement in this table.



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