Canon RP vs Nikon D3S
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Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)

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).

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.

Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS RP & Nikon D3S. The full galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery & Nikon D3S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon D3S
RP | D3S | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 110 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3S over the Canon RP
D3S | RP |
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Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon D3S
RP | D3S | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon RP versus Nikon D3S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon RP vs Nikon D3S Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Nikon D3S | |
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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 |