EOS RPvs X-A7vs Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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 RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | X-A7 (2019) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £399 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 6fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 320g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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