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Canon R3 vs Canon RP

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Canon EOS RP front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon R3 vs Canon RP Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Released February 2019
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Canon R3 vs Canon RP Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon R3 versus Canon RP, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the RP (26MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was announced 2 years later than the RP and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the R3 scores vs the RP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon RP

 R3 RP 
ReleasedSeptember 2021February 2019More recent by 32 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1040kCrisper screen (+3110k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon R3

 RP R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Canon RP

 R3 RP 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Canon RP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R3 has got outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Canon RP has sizing of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R3 versus Canon RP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the R3 compared to the RP.

Canon R3 vs Canon RP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and RP is 52 and 70 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Canon RP top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Canon RP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and RP.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon RP to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer R3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Canon RP sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Canon RP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Canon RP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Canon RP
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
85
manual focus
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography factors
Canon RP Street photography factors
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography details
Canon RP Sports photography details
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (760 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
69
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R3
Travel photography with Canon RP
70
better than average battery pack (760 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (1,015g)
69
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
bad battery life (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Canon RP
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (760 shots)
2 card slots
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging highlights
Canon RP Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (1,015 grams)
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Canon RP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Canon RP
 Canon EOS R3Canon EOS RP
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-14 2019-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 8
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 102400 40000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1053 4779
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Canon RF
Number of lenses 27 17
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 4,150 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/64000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lbs) 485 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 85
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 11.9
DXO Low light score 4086 2977
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $6,000 $999