EOS RPvs A7C IIvs Sony FX30
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos rp is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | A7C II (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 33.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 514g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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