Canon RP vs Canon T8i

Lets look more closely at the Canon RP vs Canon T8i, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the RP (26MP) and the T8i (24MP) is pretty similar but the RP (Full frame) and T8i (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RP was unveiled 12 months prior to the T8i and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the RP matches up versus the T8i when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS RP and Canon EOS Rebel T8i. The full galleries are viewable at Canon RP Gallery and Canon T8i Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon RP provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Canon T8i has measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RP and the T8i.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and T8i is 70 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and T8i.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The RP with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon RP will offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged RP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.