EOS RPvs X-E4vs 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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
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-e4 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-E4 (2021) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £699 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 364g (body only) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 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 | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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