Canon RP vs Nikon Z6
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS RP and Nikon Z6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon RP Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z6
RP | Z6 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon RP
Z6 | RP | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z6
RP | Z6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | August 2018 | Similar 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
Canon EOS RP | Nikon Z6 | |
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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 |