Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS 5D Mark III

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS RPEOS 5D Mark III
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark IV
      MSRP$1299 (body), $1999 (w/EF adapter and EF 24-105mm STM IS lens), $2299 (w/RF 24-105mm F4L IS lens)Body only: $3499, €3299, £2999 with 24-105mm: $4299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels27.1 Megapixel23.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels26.2 Megapixel22.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 40,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 5+
      Max Image Resolution6240 x 41605760 x 3840
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2560, 2880 x 1920, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-5 to +18 EV-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points477961
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed
      Optics Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon EF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 26.2 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      E-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority(1) Program AE for movie shooting (2) Manual exposure
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots 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
      (1) Auto AE lock
      In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
      (2) Manual AE lock
      With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.) Enabled in all metering modes.
      DXO Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      DxO Low Light ISO29772293
      DxO Color Depth24.024.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.911.7
      DxO Overall Score8581
      Video Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.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 FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesUHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Audio I/O1 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 Input/Output
      Other I/O1 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WFT-E7 transmitter
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via cable or smartphone Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5, Remote Controller RC-6
      Environmental Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Dimensions133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.35 x 2.76")152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")
      Weight (inc. batteries)485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)950 g (2.09 lb / 33.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.4 x 8.8 x 6"
      Package Weight2.3 lb4.45 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E6
      Battery Life250 shots950 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Slot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, UDMA 7)
      Other Canon EOS RP Canon EOS 5D Mark III
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium alloy, with some parts of aluminium and polycarbonate resin with glass fibreMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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