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Canon R6 II vs Canon RP

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Canon EOS RP front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Older Model is Canon R6
Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2019
Photography Glossary

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon R6 II versus Canon RP, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the RP (26MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 II was launched 3 years after the RP which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R6 II scores vs the RP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Canon RP

 R6 II RP 
AnnouncedNovember 2022February 2019Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon R6 II

 RP R6 II 

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Canon RP

 R6 II RP 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R6 II has got external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Canon RP has specifications of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the R6 II and the RP.

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and RP is 61 and 70 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 II and RP.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon RP to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent R6 II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Canon RP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Canon RP
86
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
MP count high (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Canon RP
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (102,400)
77
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography highlights
Canon RP Sports photography highlights
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (360 per charge)
69
MP count high (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
Canon RP as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (360 per charge)
69
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count high (26 megapixels)
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography factors
Canon RP Landscape photography factors
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery (360 per charge)
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count high (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging info
Canon RP Vlogging info
80
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
34
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 II vs Canon RP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Canon RP
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IICanon EOS RP
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Canon EOS RP
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 102400 40000
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 4897 4779
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Canon RF
Total lenses 35 17
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 485g (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 2977
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two 1
Launch price $2,499 $999