Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS RP

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS R6 and the Canon EOS RP, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS R6 was introduced in July 2020 and Canon EOS RP was introduced in February 2019. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS R6 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 102,400 Native ISO
      • 6072 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,620k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 0.5" 3,690k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Mechanical and 20.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Canon Log
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Canon EOS RP Highlights

      • 26.2 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 40,000 Native ISO
      • 4779 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS RP.

      PROS

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 90
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   4779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   40,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -6.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 85

      Advantage of Canon EOS R6

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS R6 over Canon EOS RP.

      Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS RP
      Higher Native ISO 102,400 vs 40,000
      Higher Boosted ISO 204,800 vs 102,400
      More Powerful Processor DIGIC X vs DIGIC 8
      Focusing System Dual Pixel CMOS AF II vs Dual Pixel CMOS AF
      Lower Min AF Detection -6.5 EV vs -5 EV
      Higher Max AF Detection +20 EV vs +18 EV
      More Focus Points 6072 vs 4779
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Vehicle Tracking Mode vs
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Larger Viewfinder 0.5" vs 0.39"
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.76x vs 0.70x
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 3,690k dot vs 2,360k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 20.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 3394 vs 2977
      Higher DxO Color Depth 24.2 vs 24.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 14.3 vs 11.9
      Higher DxO Overall Score 90 vs 85
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Longer Battery Life 360 shots vs 250 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Advantage of Canon EOS RP

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS RP over Canon EOS R6.

      Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS RP
      Cheaper $2499 (body only), $2899 (w/24-105mm F4-7.1 lens), $3500 (w/24-105mm F4 lens) vs $1299 (body), $1999 (w/EF adapter and EF 24-105mm STM IS lens), $2299 (w/RF 24-105mm F4L IS lens)
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 26.2 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 6240 x 4160
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Lighter 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) vs 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS RP
        Video Capture
        Large SensorFull FrameFull Frame
        Many Focus Points60724779
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Touch Screen
        High Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
        Webcam Functionality
        HDMI Output Micro Mini
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Built-In Bluetooth
        Environmental Sealing
        USB Charging
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS R6 Canon EOS RP
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life360 shots250 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS RP have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 1,620k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Canon EOS RP with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R6 has a built-in 0.5" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution and Canon EOS RP has a built-in 0.39" Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R6 features a 20.1 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 102,400 and expands to 50 - 204,800 in boosted mode. Canon EOS RP features a 26.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 40,000 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS R6 is equipped with DIGIC X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Canon EOS RP is equipped with DIGIC 8 processor and can take pictures up to 6240 x 4160 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Cameras have Canon RF lens mount. Due to their Full Frame sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS R6 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 8 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth

      Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS RP have built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB Type-C inputs for data transfer and battery charging. Canon EOS R6 has a Micro HDMI and Canon EOS RP has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS R6 comes with LP-E6NH battery pack with battery life of 360 shots and Canon EOS RP comes with LP-E17 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS R6 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots. Canon EOS RP has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS R6 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Canon EOS RP has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS R6, and up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS RP. Canon EOS R6 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 12.0 fps with mechanical shutter. Canon EOS RP can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS R6 has Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with 6072 focusing points and Canon EOS RP has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 4779 focusing points. Canon EOS R6 has detection range from -6.5 to +20 EV and Canon EOS RP has detection range from -5 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Both cameras' exposure metering ranges from -3 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS R6 and exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS RP.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS R6 and 1/180 sec on Canon EOS RP.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS R6 body has dimensions of 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.48") and Canon EOS RP body has dimensions of 133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76"). Canon EOS R6 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) and Canon EOS RP weighs 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz).

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      138 mm

      98 mm

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      133 mm

      85 mm

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      98 mm

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      85 mm

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      88 mm

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      70 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS RP

      Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS RP for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      81
      •   40,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   4779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   40,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   4779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Large Sensor
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Large Sensor
      •   4779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Large Sensor
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Large Sensor
      •   4779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS RP and give them scores of 84 and 79 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      OVERALL
      84
      OVERALL
      79

      Sensor

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   102,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 90
      GOOD
      74
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 26.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   40,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 85

      Photo

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 20.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      99
      •   -6.5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   6072 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Vehicle Tracking Mode
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   -5 EV Min AF Detection
      •   4779 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,620k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      EXCELLENT
      96
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS R6

      Canon EOS RP

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 360 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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