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Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS R – Comparison

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Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS RCanon has released its entry-level full-frame mirrorless EOS RP camera for just $1300, let’s take a look at Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS R comparison within the specs sheet.

The EOS RP is a much cheaper entry point into Canon’s new EOS R system, features a 26MP CMOS sensor, Digic 8 processor and Dual Pixel AF system with 88% x 100% coverage and Eye AF. The camera can capture 4K/24p video with a substantial crop and has HDMI, headphone and microphone sockets.

Canon EOS RP Body w/EG-E1 Extension Grip & Canon Mount Adapter: $1299 at B&HAdoramaAmazon.

Canon EOS RP w/EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM, EG-E1 Extension Grip & Canon Mount Adapter: $1699 at B&HAdoramaAmazon.

Canon EOS RP w/RF 24-105mm f/4L IS, EG-E1 Extension Grip & Canon Mount Adapter: $2199 at B&HAdoramaAmazon.

Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS R

Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS R - Comparison

Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS R – Comparison. Find out how the new Canon EOS RP mirrorless camera matches up against the original EOS R.

Sensor and Camera Features
Camera Name Canon EOS RP Canon EOS R
Megapixels 26.2 30.3
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 35mm 35mm
SLR Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Crop Factor 1.0x 1.0x
AA Filter Fixed Fixed
Image Resolution 6240 x 4160
(26.0 MP,
3:2)
6720 x 4480
(30.1 MP,
3:2)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 100 – Max 40000 Min 100 – Max 40000
Full ISO Settings Auto, 100 – 40000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to L (50), H1 (51200) and H2 (102400) Auto, 100-40000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)
Startup Time 2.1 seconds
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Dual-Pixel CMOS AF: 4779 selectable AF points; Face+Tracking AF, Spot AF, 1-point AF, Expand AF Area, Zone AF; Touch and Drag AF; Eye-AF Phase Detection AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Max. 5655 points (selectable); Face+Tracking AF (with eye detection), 1-point AF ([AF frame size] can be set to [Small]), Expand AF Area (Above, below, left and right/Around); Zone AF Large Zone AF (Vertical/Horizontal)
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto, 100 – 40000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to L (50), H1 (51200) and H2 (102400) Auto, 100-40000 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 51200 (H1) and 102400 (H2)
Shutter Speed Range 1/4000 – 30 sec 1/8000 – 30 sec
Bulb Mode Yes Yes
JPEG Buffer Size Unlimited 126
AW Buffer Size Unlimited 65
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 3.2
LCD Resolution 1,040,000 dots
(346,600 px)
2,100,000 dots
Touchscreen Yes Yes
Articulating Screen Yes Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen Yes Yes
Selfie Screen Yes Yes
Top Deck Display No Yes
Focus Peaking No Yes
Viewfinder EVF / LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type EVF: 2.36M dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter, eye sensor EVF; 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking No Yes
Video Features
Video Resolution 3840×2160 (25p/24p) 3840×2160 (30p/25p/24/23.98p)
Video File Format MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264, Audio: Linear PCM or AAC) MP4 (Video: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio:ALL-I: Linear PCM; IPB: AAC)
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support
Microphone Jack Yes Yes
Headphone Jack Yes Yes
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash No No
Max Flash Sync Speed 1/180 1/200s
Internal connections Mini (Type-C) HDMI, Type-C USB 2.0, Remote Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Mic and Headphone Jacks Mini HDMI (Type C), USB-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 1), 3.5mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks, remote jack
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No No
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Built-In GPS No No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA) 210 shots 350 shots
Battery Types LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E22 battery grip
Weight 17.1 oz
(485 g)
includes batteries
48.0 oz
(660 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size 5.2 x
3.3 x
2.8 in.
(133 x
85 x
70 mm)
5.3 x
3.9 x
3.3 in.
(136 x
98 x
84 mm)
Price
Price Buy from Amazon for $1,299.00 Buy from Amazon for $2,299.00
Release Date 2019-03-15 2018-10-15

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