Canon RP vs Canon T7i
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Canon RP vs Canon T7i Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)

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.

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.

Canon RP vs Canon T7i Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS RP and Canon EOS Rebel T7i. The complete galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery and Canon T7i Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Canon T7i
RP | T7i | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2017 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon RP
T7i | RP | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon RP and Canon T7i
RP | T7i | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Canon T7i Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | |
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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 |