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Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS R Comparison

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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 the 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 Dimensions Weight
Canon R100
  
2023 24.0MP - APS-C 116 x 86 x 69mm 356g
Canon R8
  
2023 24.0MP - Full frame 133 x 86 x 70mm 461g
Canon R50
  
2023 24.0MP - APS-C 116 x 86 x 69mm 375g
Canon R6 II
  
2022 24.0MP - Full frame 138 x 98 x 88mm 680g
Canon R10
  
2022 24.0MP - APS-C 123 x 88 x 83mm 426g

Here is a brief look at the main features of the 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 in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon RP and Canon R compare 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
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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 Magnif.
0.76x vs 0.7x Larger Viewfinder
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 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
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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
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs Yes Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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 are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the 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 the Canon RP and the 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.

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

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

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

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon RP and Canon R.
Canon RP vs Canon R Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon RP and the the 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 also have to 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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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both the EOS RP and the EOS R have weather sealings in their bodies, 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.

Canon RP vs Canon 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 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

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?

The number of available lenses is a big deciding factor when choosing your interchangeable lens camera. In this case, both Canon RP and Canon R have the same Canon RF lens mount so have 39 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 27 lenses with Image stabilization for Canon RF mount.

Lens Type # of Canon RP Lenses # of Canon R Lenses
Standard Zoom 6 (5 Full Frame) 6 (5 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 2 (2 Full Frame) 2 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 3 (3 Full Frame) 3 (3 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 6 (6 Full Frame) 6 (6 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 6 (5 Full Frame) 6 (5 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 11 (11 Full Frame) 11 (11 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 39 (36 Full Frame) 39 (36 Full Frame)

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

Popular Canon RF Mount Lenses for the EOS RP and the EOS R
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM
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35mm FF 1365gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
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35mm FF 900gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM Lens Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM
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35mm FF 500gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
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35mm FF 700gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM
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35mm FF 3340gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM Lens Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM
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35mm FF 3140gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM Lens Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
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35mm FF 950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM
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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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Check the Best Canon RF Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
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
Read the details

Check the Best Canon RF Mount Lenses for Street Photography
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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Check the Best Canon RF Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
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

GOOD

Canon R for Daily Photography

GOOD
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
Read the details

Check the Best Canon RF Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 30.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

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 #51 out of 114 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #76 out of 1268 in all Cameras
Canon R
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #36 out of 114 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #45 out of 1268 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 39 39
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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