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Canon RP vs Nikon D3S

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon D3S front
Portability
51
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Nikon D3S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1240g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon D3
  • New Model is Nikon D4
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Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon RP versus Nikon D3S, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and D3S (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The RP was revealed 9 years after the D3S which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RP matches up vs the D3S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon D3S

 RP D3S 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2010More modern by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Canon RP

 D3S RP 

Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon D3S

 RP D3S 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon RP comes with external measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the RP and the D3S.

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RP and D3S is 70 and 51 respectively.

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and D3S.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon RP to offer you extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer RP provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon RP
Portrait photography with Nikon D3S
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography factors
Nikon D3S Street photography factors
76
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
55
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon RP
Sports photography with Nikon D3S
68
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 shots)
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (4,200 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography information
Nikon D3S Travel photography information
69
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count amazing (26MP)
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
51
good battery (4,200 shots)
environment proofing
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography features
Nikon D3S Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (4,200 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging info
Nikon D3S Vlogging info
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
15
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon D3S
 Canon EOS RPNikon D3S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS RP Nikon D3S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Introduced 2019-02-14 2010-02-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 5:4 and 3:2
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4256 x 2832
Highest native ISO 40000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 4779 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon F
Available lenses 17 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Low-temperature polysilicon TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 1240 gr (2.73 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 12.0
DXO Low light rating 2977 3253
Other
Battery life 250 photos 4200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Card slots 1 2
Retail cost $999 $5,200