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Canon RP vs Nikon Z5

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80

Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon RP versus Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the RP (26MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RP was released 17 months earlier than the Z5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the RP grades versus the Z5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z5

 RP Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon RP

 Z5 RP 
RevealedJuly 2020February 2019Fresher by 17 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z5

 RP Z5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon RP comes with external dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the RP vs the Z5.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and Z5 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and Z5.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon RP to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older RP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Nikon Z5
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
69
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 CIPA)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (470 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography advice
Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
69
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
bad battery (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
great battery power (470 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others in class (675g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (250 per charge)
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (470 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (675g)
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon Z5
 Canon EOS RPNikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS RP Nikon Z5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2020-07-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 40000 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 4779 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Launch pricing $999 $1,399