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Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS RP: which is better?

Canon EOS R and Canon EOS RP compared side by side across 123 specs and 12 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 12 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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CAMERAS

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← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon EOS R

$1,799

BEST OVERALL

CANON

Canon EOS RP

$999

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.5/10 — 0.0 ahead of the Canon EOS RP. Dead heat on videography. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 12 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

Canon EOS R×7

Canon EOS RP×3

Canon EOS R Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPBuild — Canon EOS R leads by 1.0

TIGHTESTVIDEOGRAPHY — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS REOS RP

AutofocusiCanon EOS R · +0.5

EOS R8.5

EOS RP8.0

BATTERYiCanon EOS R · +0.5

EOS R6.5

EOS RP6.0

BuildiCanon EOS R · +1.0

EOS R8.5

EOS RP7.5

DESIGNiCanon EOS RP · +0.5

EOS R8.0

EOS RP8.5

DOXMARKiCanon EOS R · +0.3

EOS R8.8

EOS RP8.5

FEATURESiCanon EOS RP · +0.5

EOS R7.5

EOS RP8.0

Image QualityiCanon EOS R · +0.5

EOS R9.0

EOS RP8.5

OPTICSiCanon EOS R · +0.8

EOS R8.8

EOS RP8.0

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R · +0.2

EOS R8.0

EOS RP7.8

VIDEOGRAPHYiTIED AT 7.0

EOS R7.0

EOS RP7.0

VideoiTIED AT 7.0

EOS R7.0

EOS RP7.0

ValueiCanon EOS RP · +1.0

EOS R8.0

EOS RP9.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Canon EOS RP0.85BEST DEAL

02Canon EOS R0.47

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R$1,79923W8.5

Canon EOS RP$9993W8.5

AF Pointsi

5,655← BEST +18%

4,779

Subject DetectioniSAME

Eye, Face, Animal

Burst RateFPSi

8 fps← BEST +60%

5 fps

Battery HealthWHi

14 Wh

7.5 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

1,865 mAh

1040 mAh mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

700/800

250-270 shots

Battery VoltageViSAME

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E6N

LP-E17

Card SlotsiSAME

Single SD (UHS-II)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

370 shots← BEST +48%

250 shots

WeightGi

660 g

485 g← 27% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, dust and drip resistant

Dust and Drip Resistant

Screen Resolutioni

2.1 million dots

1.04 million dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Yes

Mirrorless

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

3.69 m dots← BEST +56%

2.36 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3.15 inch← BEST +5%

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

1,048 cm³

755 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

60 Hz

WidthMMi

135.8 mm← BEST +2%

132.5 mm

HeightMMi

98.3 mm← BEST +16%

85 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

0 m

Thicknessi

84.4 mm

70.0 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

89← BEST +5%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

23.3← BEST +2%

22.8

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

13.6← BEST +1%

13.5

Dxomark Portrait ScoreiSAME

24.3

Bluetooth VersioniSAME

4.1

Typei

Mirrorless

Mirrorless Camera

ViewfinderiSAME

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

660 g← BEST +36%

484 g

ProcessoriSAME

DIGIC 8

Release Datei

2018-10-09

2019-02-14

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Pixel Shift ShotiSAME

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi VersioniSAME

802.11b/g/n

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Advanced Hot ShoeiSAME

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

1.4b

Type C (Mini)

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC Supportedi

Yes← BEST

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-frame CMOS

Full-Frame CMOS

ResolutionMPi

30.3 MP← BEST +16%

26.2 MP

ISO RangeiSAME

100-40000 (expandable to 50-102400)

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

13.6 stops← BEST +1%

13.5 stops

Stabilizationi

Lens-based (OIS) / Digital (Video)

Digital (Video), Lens-based

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

35.9 x 24.0 mm

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

30.3

26.2 MP

Maximum ISOiSAME

40,000

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Continuous Shootingi

8 fps (one-shot AF), 5 fps (Servo AF)

5 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 s

1/4000 s

Focus Pointsi

5655

4,779

Maximum Expanded ISOiSAME

102400

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI SensoriSAME

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/200 s

1/180 s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30s - 1/8000s

30 - 1/4000 s

Image Stabilization Ratingi

6.8← BEST +5%

6.5

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/8000

N/A

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.1 Gen 1

2.0 (Type-C)

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

5.36 µm

5.96 µm

Build Qualityi

8.5← BEST +13%

7.5

ControlsiSAME

Autofocus Pointsi

8.5← BEST +6%

Image Qualityi

9← BEST +6%

8.5

Video Qualityi

7.5← BEST +7%

Battery Lifei

6.5← BEST +8%

Low Light Performancei

8.8← BEST +10%

The Verdicti

—

The Canon EOS RP is an excellent choice for photographers seeking an affordable entry into the full-frame mirrorless world, offering superb image quality and a user-friendly experience, despite some video and battery limitations.

CommentsiSAME

—

Overall Ratingi

8.8← BEST +16%

7.6

Color Combinationi

7.5

9.2← BEST +23%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

4K 30p, Full HD 60p, HD 120p

4K (24p/25p), 1080p (60p)

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio Jacki

Yes← BEST

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

4K: 480 Mbps (ALL-I)

120 Mbps (4K), 60 Mbps (1080p)

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video Recordi

Yes← BEST

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

4K 30p

3840 x 2160 (4K)

Internal Colori

8-bit (internal)

8-bit 4:2:0 (internal)

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS RCANON8.5

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS RP (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon EOS RPCANON8.5

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R (0.5)

PRIORITY · VALUE

Best for value

Canon EOS RPCANON9.0

VALUE WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the value category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R (8.0)

PRIORITY · BUILD

Best for build

Canon EOS RCANON8.5

BUILD WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the build category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS RP (7.5)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R

“The Canon EOS R is a pioneering full-frame mirrorless camera, offering excellent image quality and robust build for photographers stepping i”

Image Quality 9.0

DOXMARK 8.8

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFSignificant 4K video crop

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS RP

“The Canon EOS RP is an accessible full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts looking to step up their photography game without brea”

Value 9.0

DESIGN 8.5

Wins NFC Supported

Wins Color Combination

TRADE-OFFLimited battery life

BEST VALUEFull review →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.5/10 · WINS 7 OF 12 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera vs Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 8.5/10 against 8.5/10 for the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera. Current starting prices span $999–$1,799. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 8.5 total score.
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera wins 73 comparable specs with a 65% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R Mirrorless CameraWINNER 8.5/10

The Canon EOS R is a pioneering full-frame mirrorless camera, offering excellent image quality and robust build for photographers stepping into the RF mount system.

Pros

+ Excellent full-frame image quality
+ Comfortable ergonomics and handling
+ High-resolution vari-angle touchscreen
+ Robust, weather-sealed construction

Cons

− Significant 4K video crop
− No in-body image stabilization (IBIS)
− Single SD card slot

Best for: Portrait and landscape photography · Travel and street photographers · Canon DSLR upgraders

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R is a solid, well-built full-frame mirrorless camera that delivers excellent image quality and a comfortable shooting experience. While newer models have surpassed it in some areas like video and burst rate, it…”

Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Canon EOS RP is an accessible full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for enthusiasts looking to step up their photography game without breaking the bank.

Pros

+ Affordable full-frame mirrorless
+ Excellent image quality
+ Compact and lightweight design
+ Vari-angle touchscreen LCD

Cons

− Limited battery life
− Cropped 4K video
− No in-body image stabilization

Best for: Budget-conscious full-frame users · Travel and everyday photography · Portrait and landscape enthusiasts

“Verdict: The Canon EOS RP is an excellent choice for photographers seeking an affordable entry into the full-frame mirrorless world, offering superb image quality and a user-friendly experience, despite some video and battery…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera or Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (8.5/10). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera and Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera better value than the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The Canon EOS R Mirrorless Camera starts around $1,799 and the Canon EOS RP Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera around $999. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

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