EOS RPvs Nikon D7500vs A7 III
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos rp is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500, a7 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 640g body only | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Compare pairs from this group