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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II 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
  • Launched February 2019
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
Photography Glossary

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon RP versus Olympus E-M1 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the RP (26MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) and the RP (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The RP was revealed 2 years after the E-M1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the RP matches up against the E-M1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Olympus E-M1 II

 RP E-M1 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2016More modern by 30 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Canon RP

 E-M1 II RP 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon RP and Olympus E-M1 II

 RP E-M1 II 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon RP versus Olympus E-M1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the RP against the E-M1 II.

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RP and E-M1 II is 70 and 68 respectively.

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RP and E-M1 II.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The RP using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon RP will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern RP is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
MP count excellent (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
77
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition (574 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography advice
69
MP count excellent (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (250 per charge)
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography features
69
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
low battery life (250 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competition (574g)
weather proof
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count excellent (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
low battery life (250 shots)
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging information
Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging information
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competition (574 grams)
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Canon RP vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Olympus E-M1 II
 Canon EOS RPOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS RP Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2016-09-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 4779 121
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 17 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MOV, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485g (1.07 lbs) 574g (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 80
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 12.8
DXO Low light score 2977 1312
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One 2
Cost at release $999 $1,700