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Canon R vs Canon RP

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Canon EOS RP front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon R vs Canon RP Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Announced September 2018
Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Canon R vs Canon RP Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon R versus Canon RP, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R (30MP) and the RP (26MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R was manufactured 5 months before the RP and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R scores against the RP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon RP

 R RP 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon R

 RP R 

Common features in the Canon R and Canon RP

 R RP 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2019Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Canon RP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Canon RP has specifications of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Look at the Canon R versus Canon RP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R compared to the RP.

Canon R vs Canon RP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and RP is 62 and 70 respectively.

Canon R vs Canon RP top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Canon RP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and RP.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon R to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon R vs Canon RP sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Canon RP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Canon RP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography features
Canon RP Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
MP count great (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R
Street photography with Canon RP
73
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count great (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
69
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Canon RP
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count great (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
69
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography factors
Canon RP Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count great (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging info
Canon RP Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon R vs Canon RP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Canon RP
 Canon EOS RCanon EOS RP
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R Canon EOS RP
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-05 2019-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 40000 40000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5655 4779
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Canon RF
Amount of lenses 17 17
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 85
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 11.9
DXO Low light rating 2742 2977
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,299 $999