Canon R vs Canon RP
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Canon R vs Canon RP Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon R vs Canon RP Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP. The entire galleries are available at Canon R Gallery and Canon RP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon RP
R | RP | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon R
RP | R |
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Common features in the Canon R and Canon RP
R | RP | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | February 2019 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and RP is 62 and 70 respectively.
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.
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Canon R vs Canon RP Specifications
Canon EOS R | Canon EOS RP | |
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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 |