Sony a6600 vs Canon EOS RP
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6600 and Canon EOS RP. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6600 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS RP is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
These two camera models were both released 2019.Camera | Released |
Sony a6600 | 2019 |
Canon EOS RP | 2019 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6600 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 a6600 | 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 a6600 has a 24 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 a6600 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS RP |
26 MP
25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160 |
Canon EOS RP has a 8 % larger resolution than Sony a6600. 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 a6600. Canon EOS RP has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Sony a6600 has 100 to 32000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6600 | 100-32000 |
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 a6600
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 a6600 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS RP can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6600 | 11 |
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 a6600 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.
Sony a6600 weighs 503 gr (equal to 1.11 lb) which is 4% heavier than Canon EOS RP and its 485 gr (or 1.07 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6600 | 503 gr 1.11 lb |
Canon EOS RP | 485 gr 1.07 lb |
Sony a6600 vs Canon EOS RP Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6600 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 a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Name | Sony a6600 | Canon EOS RP |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Release Year | 2019 | 2019 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2019-02-14 |
MSRP | 1399 USD | 1299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a6600 |
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 | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6240 x 4160 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 26 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 40000 |
White Balance Presets | 8 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 4779 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E 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 a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.7× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2359296 | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) | Yes (via cable or smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6600 |
Canon EOS RP |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100
|
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 810 shots | 250 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 133 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 85 mm |
Depth | 69 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 503 gram | 485 gram |