Canon RP has a
26.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 8 processor. On the other hand, Canon 6D has a
20.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 5+ processor.
Canon RP's sensor provides 6MP more than Canon 6D's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the EOS RP and 6D sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon RP and Canon 6D Cameras
Canon RP and Canon 6D have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Canon RP and Canon 6D sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, EOS RP has scored 85, 3 points higher than 6D.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Canon RP
85
24.0 bits
11.9 Evs
2977 ISO
Canon 6D
82
23.8 bits
12.1 Evs
2340 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Canon RP
or the
Canon 6D ,
including hyperfocal distance.
