EOS RPvs A6000
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a6000 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £249 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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