EOS RPvs A7S II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS RP Canon EOS RP (2019) From £799 Best for Entry full-frame stills photography View EOS RP
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Sony A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) From £799 Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S II

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.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS RP (2019)A7S II (2015)
Price £799 £799
Sensor 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 26.2MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 5fps mechanical 5fps continuous
Battery Life ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 485g (body, battery, card) 584g body only
Dimensions 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Canon RF-mount Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre EOS RPA7S II
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
Street
7.0
4.0
Video
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Sports
4.0
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