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EOS RP vs A7R II
Quick take: The A7R II has the highest resolution at 42MP; only the A7R II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS RP — Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography: 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.
A7R II — Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography: The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
A7R II (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS RPCanon · 2019 | A7R IISony · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,049 | £420 usedBest |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 42.4MPBest |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~290 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 440g (body only)Best | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS RP
A7R II
Portrait
7.0/10
7.1/10
Street
6.4/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.6/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
5.1/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.6/10
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Filmmaking
5.5/10
5.9/10
Documentary
5.3/10
6.1/10
Sports & Action
5.4/10
5.8/10
Landscape
5.4/10
6.4/10
Wildlife
5.9/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.4/10
3.9/10
Food
6.6/10
6.4/10
Macro
6.2/10
5.8/10
Architecture
6.1/10
6.4/10
Astrophotography
6.1/10
6.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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