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Canon R8 vs Canon RP

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Canon EOS RP front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77

Canon R8 vs Canon RP Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2023
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
  • Announced February 2019
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Canon R8 vs Canon RP Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R8 and Canon RP, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the RP (26MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R8 was brought out 4 years after the RP which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the R8 matches up against the RP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Canon RP

 R8 RP 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023February 2019More modern by 49 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon R8

 RP R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Canon RP

 R8 RP 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R8 vs Canon RP Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R8 features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Canon RP has specifications of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R8 against the RP.

Canon R8 vs Canon RP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and RP is 71 and 70 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Canon RP top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Canon RP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and RP.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon RP to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern R8 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Canon RP sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Canon RP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Canon RP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R8
Portrait photography with Canon RP
87
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R8
Street photography with Canon RP
78
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography factors
Canon RP Sports photography factors
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (290 per charge)
69
resolution is great (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography factors
Canon RP Travel photography factors
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (290 shots)
69
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is great (26MP)
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography information
Canon RP Landscape photography information
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (290 CIPA)
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging features
Canon RP Vlogging features
77
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R8 vs Canon RP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Canon RP
 Canon EOS R8Canon EOS RP
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS RP
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2019-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Maximum native ISO 102400 40000
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted 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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 4779
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Canon RF
Number of lenses 37 17
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 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 @ 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461 grams (1.02 pounds) 485 grams (1.07 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 85
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 11.9
DXO Low light score 3295 2977
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,499 $999