Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS R Comparison

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26 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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30 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon RP vs Canon R Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing EOS RP and EOS R, two Mirrorless cameras by Canon. Canon EOS RP is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Canon EOS R is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Canon RP was introduced to market in February 2019 and Canon R was launched in September 2018. There is only 5 months difference between EOS RP and EOS R so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

EOS RP and EOS R are members of Canon's R series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Canon R Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Canon R10	2022	24.0MP - APS-C	15.0 fps	123 x 88 x 83mm	426g
Canon R7	2022	33.0MP - APS-C	15.0 fps	132 x 90 x 92mm	612g
Canon R5 C	2022	45.0MP - Full frame	12.0 fps	142 x 101 x 111mm	770g
Canon R3	2021	24.0MP - Full frame	12.0 fps	150 x 143 x 87mm	1015g
Canon R5	2020	45.0MP - Full frame	12.0 fps	138 x 98 x 88mm	738g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon RP and Canon R before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon RP Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2019-02-14

26MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 40000 ( expands to 50 - 102400)

Canon RF Mount

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

5.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

485g. 133 x 85 x 70 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Canon R Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-09-05

30MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 40000 ( expands to 50 - 102400)

Canon RF Mount

3.20" Fully Articulated Screen

3690k dot Electronic viewfinder

8.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

660g. 136 x 98 x 84 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon RP and Canon R compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Canon EOS RP over Canon EOS R

Weight	485 g vs 660 g	175 g lighter
Low Light ISO	2977 vs 2742	better High ISO performance
Sensor Pixel Area	33.19µm² vs 28.69µm²	15% larger pixel area
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Eye Tracking Focus	Yes vs No	Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject

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Reasons to choose Canon EOS R over Canon EOS RP

Anti-dust Shutter Mechanism	Yes vs No	Shutter is closed to protect the sensor
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76x vs 0.7x	Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution	30 MP vs 26 MP	15% more pixels
Number of Focus Points	5655 vs 4779	876 more focus points
LCD Screen Size	3.2 vs 3	0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	2.100k dots vs 1.040k dots	101% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/8000s vs 1/4000s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	8.0fps vs 5.0fps	3 fps faster
Battery Life	370 shots vs 250 shots	120 more frames with a single charge
Viewfinder Resolution	3690k dot vs 2360k dot	56% higher resolution
Color Depth	24.5 vs 24.0	higher color depth
Dynamic Range	13.5 vs 11.9	higher dynamic range
Top LCD	Yes vs No	Help viewing and changing settings easily
Autofocus at f/8 aperture	5655 points vs none	Autofocus with teleconverters

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Common Strengths of Canon EOS RP and Canon EOS R

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection	Yes vs Yes	Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Fully Articulated	Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	26 MP vs 30 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size	3.20" vs 3.20"	Large display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 2.100k dots	High resolution screens
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port	Yes vs Yes	better video control
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support	UHS-II vs UHS-II	Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function	Yes vs Yes	Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti_flicker	Yes vs Yes	Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light

Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS RP and Canon EOS R

In-body Image Stabilization	Digital only vs Digital only	No Built-in stabilization
Built-in Flash	No vs No	Require external flash

Canon RP vs Canon R: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon RP and Canon R side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon RP has external dimensions of 133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76″) and weighs 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz) (including batteries). Canon R has external dimensions of 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.35 x 3.86 x 3.31″) and weighs 660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon RP and Canon R. Canon RP is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 14mm thinner than Canon R.

Comparison image of Canon RP and Canon R Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon RP and Canon R.

Comparison image of Canon RP and Canon R Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon RP and Canon R.

Top View Comparison image of Canon RP and Canon R Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon RP is significantly lighter (175g ) than the Canon R which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon RP and Canon R have the same Canon RF lens mount and Full frame sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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EOS RP

EOS R

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Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

EOS RP

EOS R

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Both EOS RP and EOS R have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon R's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon RP's 3 screen.

Canon RP vs Canon R: Sensor Comparison

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 R has a 30.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor.

Below you can see the EOS RP and EOS R sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon RP and Canon R Cameras

Canon RP and Canon R have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. It 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. Canon RP and Canon R sensors have been tested by DxO and the results show that EOS R has a better overall score of 89, 4 points higher compared to EOS RP's score of 85.

Model	Overall	Color Depth	Dynamic Range	Low-light ISO
Canon RP	85	24.0 bits	11.9 Evs	2977 ISO
Canon R	89	24.5 bits	13.5 Evs	2742 ISO

Canon RP vs Canon R Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. In this case, both Canon RP and Canon R have the same Canon RF lens mount so have 32 native lenses available. All of these lenses cover Full frame sensor.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 21 lenses with Image stabilization for Canon RF mount.

Lens Type	# of Canon RP Lenses	# of Canon R Lenses
Standard Zoom	5 (4 Full Frame)	5 (4 Full Frame)
Standard Prime	2 (2 Full Frame)	2 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom	2 (2 Full Frame)	2 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime	4 (4 Full Frame)	4 (4 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom	4 (4 Full Frame)	4 (4 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime	10 (10 Full Frame)	10 (10 Full Frame)
SuperZoom	2 (1 Full Frame)	2 (1 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	n/a	n/a
Macro Prime	3 (3 Full Frame)	3 (3 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime	n/a	n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime	n/a	n/a
TOTAL	32 (30 Full Frame)	32 (30 Full Frame)

Here are some of the most popular Canon RF Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Canon RF Mount Lenses for EOS RP and EOS R

	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM	35mm FF	1365gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM	35mm FF	900gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM	35mm FF	500gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM	35mm FF	700gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM	35mm FF	3340gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM	35mm FF	3140gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM	35mm FF	950gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM	35mm FF	840gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

What types of Photography are Canon RP and Canon R Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon RP and Canon R for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon RP for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Canon R for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Canon RP for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon R for Street Photography

GOOD

Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Canon RP for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon R for Sports Photography

GOOD

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
4779 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
No Image Stabilization
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
5655 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
No Image Stabilization
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Canon RP for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon R for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Anti Flicker feature
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
485g
Body Thickness 70mm
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
660g
Body Thickness 84mm
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Canon RP for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon R for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Canon RP vs Canon R: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon RP and Canon R, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon RP and Canon R scores compare:

Canon RP

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #42 out of 102 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #59 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Canon R

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #30 out of 102 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #34 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Canon R is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon RP in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Canon RP. Otherwise, Canon R is the better camera overall.

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Canon R vs Canon RP Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon EOS RP	Canon EOS R
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2019-02-14	2018-09-05
Body Type	SLR-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	Full frame	Full frame
Dimensions	35.9 x 24 mm	36 x 24 mm
Area	861.60mm²	864.00mm²
Megapixels	26 megapixels	30 megapixels
Max Resolution	6240 x 4160	6720 x 4480
Max Native Light sensitivity	40,000 ISO	40,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	102400 ISO	102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	50 ISO	50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	4779	5655
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF
Number of Available Lenses	32	32
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Size	3.00"	3.20"
Resolution	1,040k dots	2,100k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,360k dots	3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7x	0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Digital only	Digital only
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync	1/180s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	5.0 fps	8.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	485g	660g
Dimensions	133 x 85 x 70mm	136 x 98 x 84mm
Battery Life	250 shots	370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	85	89
DxO Color Depth	24.0	24.5
DxO Dynamic Range	11.9	13.5
DxO Low Light ISO	2977	2742
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