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Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Canon EOS RP front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M6
Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and RP (26MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and RP (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M6 MII was released 7 months after the RP so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M6 MII matches up vs the RP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon RP

 M6 MII RP 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2019Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon M6 MII

 RP M6 MII 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Canon RP

 M6 MII RP 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII provides physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Canon RP has measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the M6 MII versus the RP.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and RP is 83 and 70 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and RP.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M6 MII due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon M6 MII will provide more detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Canon RP
83
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Canon RP
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography highlights
Canon RP Sports photography highlights
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (305 CIPA)
69
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography details
Canon RP Travel photography details
74
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (33MP)
flash built-in
low battery power (305 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography info
Canon RP Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
excellent sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (305 CIPA)
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging features
Canon RP Vlogging features
37
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon RP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Canon RP
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IICanon EOS RP
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2019-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Digic 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 25600 40000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 4779
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Canon RF
Number of lenses 23 17
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408 gr (0.90 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 2977
Other
Battery life 305 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $849 $999