Canon RP vs Nikon S4000

Here, we will be matching up the Canon RP and Nikon S4000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the RP (26MP) and S4000 (12MP) and the RP (Full frame) and S4000 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The RP was manufactured 9 years later than the S4000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RP grades against the S4000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP & Nikon Coolpix S4000. The entire galleries are available at Canon RP Gallery & Nikon S4000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon RP offers physical 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 Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon RP and Nikon S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RP versus the S4000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and S4000 is 70 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and S4000.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RP featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon RP will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RP will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.