EOS RPvs X-A7vs Sony A7R V
Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | X-A7 (2019) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £399 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 6fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 320g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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