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Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7 IV: which is better?

Canon EOS RP and Sony A7 IV compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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CANON

Canon EOS RP

$999

BEST OVERALL

SONY

Sony A7 IV

$2,499

BEST FOR VIDEOGRAPHY

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS RP takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.5/10 — 0.0 ahead of the Sony A7 IV. Dead heat on design. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

VIDE

Canon EOS RP×2

Sony A7 IV×10

Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR VIDEOGRAPHY

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPVideo — Canon EOS RP leads by 7.0

TIGHTESTDESIGN — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS RPA7 IV

AutofocusiSony A7 IV · +1.5

EOS RP8.0

A7 IV9.5

BATTERYiSony A7 IV · +1.5

EOS RP6.0

A7 IV7.5

BuildiSony A7 IV · +1.0

EOS RP7.5

A7 IV8.5

DESIGNiTIED AT 8.5

EOS RP8.5

A7 IV8.5

DOXMARKiSony A7 IV · +0.5

EOS RP8.5

A7 IV9.0

FEATURESiSony A7 IV · +1.0

EOS RP8.0

A7 IV9.0

Image QualityiSony A7 IV · +0.5

EOS RP8.5

A7 IV9.0

OPTICSiSony A7 IV · +1.0

EOS RP8.0

A7 IV9.0

PERFORMANCEiSony A7 IV · +1.0

EOS RP7.8

A7 IV8.8

VIDEOGRAPHYiSony A7 IV · +1.8

EOS RP7.0

A7 IV8.8

VideoiCanon EOS RP · +7.0

EOS RP7.0

A7 IV0.0

ValueiCanon EOS RP · +1.0

EOS RP9.0

A7 IV8.0

VideographyiSony A7 IV · +1.8

EOS RP7.0

A7 IV8.8

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon EOS RP0.85BEST DEAL

02Sony A7 IV0.34

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS RP$9993W8.5

Sony A7 IV$2,49929W8.5

AF Pointsi

4,779← BEST +530%

759

Subject Detectioni

Eye, Face, Animal

Human, Animal, Bird

Burst RateFPSi

5 fps

10 fps← BEST +100%

Battery HealthWHi

7.5 Wh

16.4 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1040 mAh mAh

2280 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

250-270 shots

580 (LCD) / 520 (EVF)

Battery VoltageViSAME

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E17

NP-FZ100

Card Slotsi

Single SD (UHS-II)

Dual (CFexpress Type A/SD, SD)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

250 shots

580 shots← BEST +132%

WeightGi

485 g← 26% lighter

658 g

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Dust and Drip Resistant

Yes (Splashproof)

Screen Resolutioni

1.04 million dots

1.03m dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

Yes (Mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

2.36 m dots

3.68 m dots← BEST +56%

Screen SizeINCHiSAME

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

755 cm³

1011.5 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← BEST +100%

WidthMMi

132.5 mm← BEST +1%

131.3 mm

HeightMMi

85 mm

96.4 mm← BEST +13%

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof DepthiSAME

0 m

Thicknessi

70.0 mm

79.8 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

97← BEST +14%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

22.8

25.5← BEST +12%

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

13.5

14.7← BEST +9%

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

24.3

25.4← BEST +5%

Bluetooth VersioniSAME

4.1

TypeiSAME

Mirrorless Camera

Viewfinderi

Electronic

Electronic (OLED)

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

484 g

658 g← BEST +36%

Processori

DIGIC 8

BIONZ XR

Release Datei

2019-02-14

2021-10-26

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card Slotsi

Yes← BEST

Pixel Shift Shoti

false

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

802.11b/g/n

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live Streamingi

Yes← BEST

Advanced Hot Shoei

Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

Type C (Mini)

2.1

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-Frame CMOS

Full-frame Exmor R CMOS

ResolutionMPi

26.2 MP

33 MP← BEST +26%

ISO Rangei

100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400)

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

13.5 stops

14.7 stops← BEST +9%

Stabilizationi

Digital (Video), Lens-based

5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization

Sensor Sizei

35.9 x 24.0 mm

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

26.2 MP

33 MP

Maximum ISOi

40,000

51,200← BEST +28%

Sensor Shift Stabilizationi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Shootingi

5 fps

10 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/4000 s

1/8000 s

Focus Pointsi

4,779

759 (Phase-detection)

Maximum Expanded ISOi

102400

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/180 s

1/250 s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 - 1/4000 s

—

Image Stabilization Ratingi

6.5

9.5← BEST +46%

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

N/A

1/8000 s

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

2.0 (Type-C)

3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.96 µm

5.09 µm

Build Qualityi

7.5

8.5← BEST +13%

Controlsi

9← BEST +13%

Autofocus Pointsi

9.5← BEST +19%

Image Qualityi

8.5

9← BEST +6%

Video Qualityi

8.8← BEST +26%

Battery Lifei

7.5← BEST +25%

Low Light Performancei

8.5← BEST +6%

The Verdicti

The Canon EOS RP is an excellent choice for photographers seeking an affordable entry into the full-frame mirrorless world, offering superb image quality and a user-friendly experience, despite some video and battery limitations.

The Sony A7 IV is an exceptional hybrid camera, delivering professional-grade performance for both photography and videography, making it a top choice for serious creators.

Commentsi

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Users consistently praise the A7 IV for its outstanding image quality, highly reliable autofocus, and advanced video features, though some note the menu system's complexity and the 4K 60p crop.

Overall Ratingi

7.6

8.7← BEST +14%

Color Combinationi

9.2

9.8← BEST +7%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K (24p/25p), 1080p (60p)

4K 60p (Super 35) / 4K 30p (Full-frame)

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio Jacki

Yes← BEST

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

120 Mbps (4K), 60 Mbps (1080p)

600 Mbps

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video Recordi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

3840 x 2160 (4K)

4K 60p

Internal Colori

8-bit 4:2:0 (internal)

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS RPCANON8.5

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon EOS RPCANON8.5

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (0.3)

PRIORITY · VIDEO

Best for video

Canon EOS RPCANON7.0

VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 67%

Best visible score in the video category group.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (0.0)

PRIORITY · VIDEOGRAPHY

Best for videography

Sony A7 IVSONY8.8

VIDEOGRAPHY WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the videography category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS RP (7.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS RP

“The Canon EOS RP is an accessible full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts looking to step up their photography game without brea”

Value 9.0

DESIGN 8.5

Wins AF Points

Wins Removable Battery

TRADE-OFFLimited battery life

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2SONY0.0

Sony A7 IV

“The Sony A7 IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, excelling as a hybrid tool for both demanding photographers and videographers.”

Autofocus 9.5

DOXMARK 9.0

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFF4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop

BEST FOR VIDEOGRAPHYBest price →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS RP is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.5/10 · WINS 2 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera vs Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 8.5/10 against 8.5/10 for the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera. Current starting prices span $999–$2,499. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 8.5 total score.
Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera wins 29 comparable specs with a 33% weighted win rate.
Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraWINNER 8.5/10

The Canon EOS RP is an accessible full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts looking to step up their photography game without breaking the bank.

Pros

+ Affordable full-frame mirrorless
+ Excellent image quality
+ Compact and lightweight design
+ Vari-angle touchscreen LCD

Cons

− Limited battery life
− Cropped 4K video
− No in-body image stabilization

Best for: Budget-conscious full-frame users · Travel and everyday photography · Portrait and landscape enthusiasts

“Verdict: The Canon EOS RP is an excellent choice for photographers seeking an affordable entry into the full-frame mirrorless world, offering superb image quality and a user-friendly experience, despite some video and battery…”

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Sony A7 IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, excelling as a hybrid tool for both demanding photographers and videographers.

Pros

+ Excellent 33MP full-frame image quality
+ Advanced Real-time Tracking autofocus
+ Robust 4K 10-bit video capabilities
+ Effective 5-axis in-body stabilization

Cons

− 4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop
− Rolling shutter can be noticeable
− Menu system still complex for some

Best for: Hybrid Photo/Video Shooters · Professional Content Creators · Wedding and Event Photographers

“Verdict: The Sony A7 IV is an outstanding hybrid mirrorless camera that strikes an excellent balance between high-resolution stills and advanced video capabilities. It's a highly recommended choice for content creators and professionals…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera or Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (8.5/10). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera better value than the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera starts around $999 and the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera around $2,499. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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