Canon EOS R3 vs Canon EOS RP

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R3EOS RP
      MSRP$5999$1299 (body), $1999 (w/EF adapter and EF 24-105mm STM IS lens), $2299 (w/RF 24-105mm F4L IS lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels26.7 Megapixel27.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel26.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 40,000
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      ProcessorDIGIC XDIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006240 x 4160
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-7.5 to +20 EV-5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points47794779
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution4,150k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot2,360k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +1
      120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate
      Shutter Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/64000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)30.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting30.0 fps5.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 30 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / 540 Frames (JPEG)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      E-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto AE lock
      The metering mode for AE lock after focus can be customized
      Manual AE lock
      In the Fv, P, Tv, Av and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
      Enabled in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      DxO Low Light ISO40862977
      DxO Color Depth25.024.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.711.9
      DxO Overall Score9685
      Video Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Movie File FormatCRM, MP4MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AACAAC
      Internal Recording ModesRaw 12-Bit
      6K DCI: 6000 x 3164 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [720 to 2600 Mbps]

      H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [85 to 1880 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [85 to 1880 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [28 to 470 Mbps]
      H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      H.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [13 to 26 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsRAW, MPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution6000 x 31643840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording LimitUnlimited - 59.94 fps or less
      89 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x RJ45
      1 x Canon N3 Control
      1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone via cable or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Dimensions150 x 143 x 87 mm (5.91 x 5.63 x 3.43")133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 7.9 x 7.9"11.4 x 8.8 x 6"
      Package Weight4.6 lb2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Battery PackLP-E19LP-E17
      Battery Life760 shots250 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CFexpress Type B
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS RP
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body and polycarbonate with glass fibreMagnesium alloy, with some parts of aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre
      Illuminated Buttons
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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