Clicky

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Released February 2019
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z6 II
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon RP and Nikon Z6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the RP (26MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The RP was announced 6 months after the Z6 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the RP scores versus the Z6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z6

 RP Z6 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon RP

 Z6 RP 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z6

 RP Z6 
RevealedFebruary 2019August 2018Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon RP comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon RP and Nikon Z6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the RP vs the Z6.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and Z6 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and Z6.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon RP to offer you extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Street photography highlights
76
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
68
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (330 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography features
Nikon Z6 Travel photography features
69
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is amazing (26MP)
low battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count fantastic (25 megapixels)
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography factors
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (250 CIPA)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon Z6
 Canon EOS RPNikon Z6
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS RP Nikon Z6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-02-14 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 40000 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 4779 273
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 95
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 14.3
DXO Low light score 2977 3299
Other
Battery life 250 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $999 $1,997