Canon EOS R vs EOS RP
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Canon EOS R$1,799, 30 MP, 23.0 oz./652g |
Canon EOS RP$999, 26 MP, 17.1 oz./485g |
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Having shot both of these cameras I prefer the newer and less expensive Canon EOS RP because it has a real, dedicated mode dial instead of the whacky combined mode and rear dials of the Canon EOS R. This lets me adjust my EOS RP much more quickly than my EOS R.
The EOS RP removes the top LCD and goofy touch-bar of the EOS R to add the dedicated mode dial, which I prefer.
Otherwise the two cameras shoot and feel the same, and take the same great pictures. While things like megapixels and frame rates may look different here on a table, I don't feel or see any difference in actual shooting.
The newer EOS RP weighs less, costs less, and handles better for me. While the EOS R has higher frame rates, neither of these is fast enough for sports (a DSLR works much better), so again I'd go for the EOS RP unless something specifically about the EOS R is a must-have for you.
General
| Introduced | 09/2018 |
02/2019 |
| Resolution (looks the same) | 30 MP |
26 MP |
| Sensor copied from | ||
| Image Size (look the same) | 6,720 × 4,480 |
6,240 × 4,160 |
| ISO Range (same) | 50 ~ 102,400 |
50 ~ 102,400 |
| Frame Rate, tracking AF | 5 FPS |
4 FPS |
| Frame Rate, locked AF | 8 FPS |
5 FPS |
| Mechanical shutter cycles | 100,000 shots |
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| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8,000 |
1/4,000 |
| Longest timed shutter speed | 100 hours in Bulb Timer |
100 hours in Bulb Timer |
| Shutter closes when off? | Yes |
no |
| Silent mode | Yes, very flexible |
Yes, but only in a pre-set scene mode. |
| Built-in flash (same) | no |
no |
| Flash sync speed | 1/200 |
1/180 |
| Size, HWD | 3.87 × 5.35 × 3.32" 98.3 × 135.8 × 84.4 mm |
3.36 × 5.22 × 2.76" 85.3 × 132.5 × 70.0 mm |
| Weight, w/card & battery | 23.0 oz. 652g |
17.1 oz. 485g |
| Quality (same) | Made in Japan |
Made in Japan |
| Overall picture quality | Great |
Great |
| Overall handling & feel | Great |
Even better than the EOS R, mostly due to a dedicated mode dial, with 2/3 the weight for $1,000 less! |
| Price, 02/2019 | ||
| Price, 08/2022 |
Electronic Finder
| EVF Viewfinder (look the same) | 3.69 Mdot 23mm eyepoint |
2.36 Mdot 0.39" 60 FPS, 22mm eyepoint |
EVF Viewfinder magnification w/50mm |
0.76× |
0.70× |
EVF adjustment range |
-4 to +2 diopters. |
-4 to +1 diopters |
| Auto brightness control for finder? (same) | none |
none |
LCDs
| Auto brightness control for rear LCD? (same) | none |
none |
| Top LCD (not needed) | Yes |
no; the mode dial goes in its place, hooray! |
| Rear LCD (look the same) | 3.15" 2.01 Mdots touch swivel |
2.95" 1.04 Mdots touch swivel |
Autofocus
| AF positions (work the same) | Over 5,000 |
4,779 |
| AF sensor selector (same) | Rear touch LCD or 4-way controller |
Rear touch LCD or 4-way controller |
| AF light range (both work great in the dark) | LV -6 ~ +18 |
LV -5 ~ +18 |
| Focus bracketing for computer stacking? | no |
Yes |
Video
| Video paradigm (same) | Sensor cropped to exactly 4K with electronic stabilization |
Sensor cropped to exactly 4K with electronic stabilization |
| Maximum 4K frame rate | 4K/29.97p |
4K/23.976p |
| Video Frame rates, data rates and resolutions | Check the EOS R video specifications; a few more combinations than the EOS RP |
Check the EOS RP video specifications; a few less combinations than the EOS R |
Controls & Ergonomics
| Rated start-up time, CIPA | 900 ms |
820 ms |
| Dedicated MODE dial? | No, combined with rear dial. |
Yes |
| Dedicated rear dial? | No, combined with mode dial. |
Yes |
| Instant MODE changes? | No, takes a moment to press MODE and let the camera respond |
Yes, just click the dial |
| Fv mode settings reset at POWER OFF? | Yes |
no |
| Control LOCK device | Button |
Lever |
| Rear touch-bar (I turn this off; I don't use it) | Yes |
no, the edge of the mode dial goes in its place, hooray! |
| M-Fn button? (same) | Yes |
Yes |
| Limit ranges of shutter and aperture settings (who cares?) | Yes |
no |
| Separate magenta AF menu tab? | Yes |
no; AF settings are in two new tabs in the red Camera menu |
| Self timer digital count down? (so?) | Yes, BIG counter on top LCD and small one in Finder and on rear LCD. |
no, just a flashing LED that speeds up at the end |
| Digital elapsed time readout during bulb exposures? (same) | Yes |
Yes |
| "Bulb Timer" for precise preset exposures of any length up to 100 hours, with no need for a remote release? (same) | Yes |
Yes |
Connectors, Communication & Storage
| Connectors (same) | USB-C, HDMI, Mic, Headphone & Remote |
USB-C, HDMI, Mic, Headphone & Remote |
| WiFi (same) | Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth LE (same) | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.1 with a USB-C connector |
USB 2.0 with a USB-C connector |
| App-controlled remote? | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom file-name prefices? | Yes |
No, always "IMG_" |
| Storage (same) | One SD |
One SD |
Mechanics
| Dials (same) | Metal |
Metal |
| Top cover left and right sides | Metal |
Plastic |
| Finder hump (same) | Plastic |
Plastic |
| Bottom cover (same) | Plastic |
Plastic |
Power & Battery
| Battery | ||
| Rated shots/charge | 350 (usually gives much more) |
250 (usually gives much more) |
| Battery percentage indicator? | Yes |
no, just an icon |
| Included Charger | ||
| USB Charging (same) | Yes (but Canon won't guarantee it unless you buy their expensive chargers) |
Yes (but Canon won't guarantee it unless you buy their expensive chargers) |
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