Sony A7 II vs Canon EOS RP - The best full frame mirrorless camera under $1000

Today, you can get full frame mirrorless cameras for under $1000. So which one should you get, the Sony A7 II, or the Canon EOS RP?

Sony A7 II

Canon EOS RP

[deathrat]

The reason we appreciate you is because not all of us can drop $1600 on a new camera.

Thanks for giving us the “lower-end models” comparison

[techoasys]

The only guy I've found on freaking YouTube that seems to recognize not everyone has $2000 to drop on a new camera. I have been waiting for this video comparison for so long, and while I have used both cameras, I still struggled to figure out which one I wanted; however, my results were similar. Canon EOS RP has quicker autofocus, and less noise albeit less dynamic range. It also feels much more comfy in the hand.

[RedBombay]

I literally googled A7 II vs EOS RP yesterday and now you have a video out! Perfect Thank you so much!

[dinagalall]

Now that is a comparison within my budget! FINALLY!

[DonovinJones]

Ralph back at is again dropping BANGERS videos about stuff that we actually WANT to know about

[legacyfitness]

Happy RP’s owner here. Best value of the market for my non professional needs

[ShinDongJi]

Just wanted to say you are one of the few (Or in my case, the only one) who speaks more sense when it comes to purchasing. As the others had pointed out here, not everyone can justify the pricing of the newer cameras out there, more so with the current situation that the world is into (COVID). All the best to you Sir.

[adanestrada]

I just picked up the canon eos rp but I also have been looking into Sony as well. Your videos are always bomb! Keep it up! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[JennAlessa]

Whenever I need a comparison video and I come to YT to search for results, I end picking your videos first. Thanks a lot for such easy and short honest reviews!

[hokyung]

My copy of a7II produced heavy moire pattern/distortion on the video. I sent my copy to the official Sony repair centre in Australia in 2015 and the response I got back was that I should have purchased a camcorder model such as FDR-AX700 or PWX-X70 if I wanted to focus on videography. The official Sony repair centre offered me a 40% discount voucher for my next purchase which meant that they acknowledged the issue but couldn't really do anything about the specific product. I am using the RP now and I am extremely satisfied with the quality of the video that comes out of it in terms of the distortion, the colour, and the CODEC and format it uses.

[Waalieee]

I still use the Sony A7ii, autofocus isn’t the best but the camera still packs a punch in terms of Photo and Video Outputs

[benjaminthorpe]

Love my Sony A7 II! It gets slack now because of how good modern eye AF is, but it is a fantastic entrance to a full frame Sony system along with the glass options

[lephotographinc]

EXCELLENT TO THE POINT.. NO B.S comparison review.. keep it going . You are a breath of fresh air on YOUTUBE. Thanks a million!

[bricetrophardy]

Just bought the A7III, so your video makes me realize I was not wrong. 🤗 the fact that you’re talking about the A7II made my day.

[nxadventures]

You forgot to mention how each works with vintage/MF lens. Many people use these for this reason.

[tacnurse]

Amazing video as always! Bought me an RP with the RF 24-105 and EF adaptor for like $1600, best purchase i've made when it comes to Camera stuff.

[trevourlance]

Old video and the comment is late, but one thing that I'd like to add is that Sony's A7 II was the first mirrorless fullframe to have 5-axis in-body stabilization, which for low light portraits, street and landscape gives you a great advantage of not having to use a tripod, even on lenses that don't have OSS / IS.

This was my deciding factor when I was choosing for my full frame (RP vs 7II) and before picking up the Sony, I was a Canon user with two cameras (EOS 550D/Rebel T2i and EOS M100) for 11 years (and I still have those cameras today together with the Sony)

[energieinfo]

I found out just a few weeks ago (8/2023) that the 4k on the RP is a good option if (1) you can go wide enough and (2) you do not need fast reliable AF, but only sloooow reliable focus on moving subjects.
Using the EF 4 16-35 L IS I like to have Ultrawide for FullHD which can be used in 4k projects but I also have a ~28...60mm equiv lens for 4k with rich detail.
So I postponed to replace the RP and work with it alongside the R7 (with EF 100-400 ii, a gorgeous lens).
EDIT: By the way: Good video, just three years later!

[hovhanneshovakimyan]

Nice comparison review. You really nailed the topic which a lot of people are searching for.

[lgyqchen]

I use Sony A7 II and mostly adapted with old manual lenses. It can be setup magnificent for focusing. Can the the Canon Eos RP do the similar way? Thanks!