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Canon RP vs Nikon Z9

Portability
70 Imaging
75 Features
80 Overall
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Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon RP vs Nikon Z9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and Z9 (46MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RP was launched 3 years before the Z9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the RP grades vs the Z9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 RP Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon RP

		

		

			
 Z9 RP 
ReleasedOctober 2021February 2019Fresher by 32 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1040kClearer screen (+1049k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 RP Z9 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon RP comes with exterior measurements 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 Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the RP vs the Z9.
Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and Z9 is 70 and 51 respectively.
Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and Z9.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z9 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older RP will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon RP Portrait photography details
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography details
85
 has manual focus
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
88
 has manual focus
 great  resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Nikon Z9
76
 fully articulated screen
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch to focus
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (40,000)
 no image stabilization
70
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than average (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon RP as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
68
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
90
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery power (740 CIPA)
 supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon RP as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
69
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 amazing megapixels (26MP)
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
65
 great battery power (740 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 great  resolution (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than average (1,340g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon RP Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography factors
77
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (40,000)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
87
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery power (740 shots)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon RP Vlogging info
Nikon Z9 Vlogging info
34
 touch screen
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
32
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with microphone port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 more heavy than average (1,340 grams)
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS RPNikon Z9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS RP Nikon Z9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2021-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 4779 493
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 17 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 900s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s -
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/200s
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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 485g (1.07 pounds) 1340g (2.95 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 740 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $999 $5,500