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Canon RP vs Canon T7i

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon RP vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Older Model is Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
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Canon RP vs Canon T7i Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon RP vs Canon T7i, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the T7i (24MP) is fairly close but the RP (Full frame) and T7i (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The RP was released 2 years later than the T7i and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RP matches up against the T7i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon T7i

 RP T7i 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2017Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon RP

 T7i RP 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Canon T7i

 RP T7i 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon RP comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Canon T7i has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Canon RP vs Canon T7i in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RP and the T7i.

Canon RP vs Canon T7i size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and T7i is 70 and 67 respectively.

Canon RP vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and T7i.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RP due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon RP will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent RP will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon RP vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography factors
Canon T7i Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography advice
Canon T7i Street photography advice
76
screen articulates
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography advice
Canon T7i Sports photography advice
68
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
66
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP as a Travel photography camera
Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
80
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3")
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging factors
Canon T7i Vlogging factors
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Canon RP vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS RPCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS RP Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Also referred to as - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-02-14 2017-02-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
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 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 40000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 4779 45
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 17 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.51x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 532g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $999 $749