Sony a35 vs Canon EOS RP
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a35 and Canon EOS RP. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a35 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS RP is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a35 were released 2011 and Canon EOS RP was released 2019. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a35 | 2011 |
Canon EOS RP | 2019 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a35 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS RP has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a35 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS RP | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a35 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS RP has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a35 |
16 MP
16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264 |
Canon EOS RP |
26 MP
25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160 |
Canon EOS RP has a 62 % larger resolution than Sony a35. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS RP has a larger ISO-range than Sony a35. Canon EOS RP has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Sony a35 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a35 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS RP | 100-40000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS RP belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a35
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS RP
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a35 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS RP can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a35 | 5,5 |
Canon EOS RP | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a35 and Canon EOS RP can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS RP weighs 485 gr (equal to 1.07 lb) which is 17% heavier than Sony a35 and its 415 gr (or 0.91 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a35 | 415 gr 0.91 lb |
Canon EOS RP | 485 gr 1.07 lb |
Sony a35 vs Canon EOS RP Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a35 and Canon EOS RP, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Name | Sony a35 | Canon EOS RP |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Release Year | 2011 | 2019 |
Release Date | 2011-06-08 | 2019-02-14 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 1299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Camera Type | SLT | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 4912 x 3264 pixels | 6240 x 4160 pixels |
Megapixels | 16 MP | 26 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 40000 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 15 | 4779 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.1× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) | 0.7× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Frames per second | 5,5 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (Optional) | Yes (via cable or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a35 |
Canon EOS RP |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Rechargeable NP-FW50 battery & charger
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots | 250 shots |
Width | 124 mm | 133 mm |
Height | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Depth | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 415 gram | 485 gram |