Canon EOS R6 vs Canon EOS RP
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS R6: 2020 ; Canon EOS RP: 2019
- Weight: Canon EOS R6: 680 g ; Canon EOS RP: 485 g
- Sensor size: Canon EOS R6: 35.9 x 23.9 mm ; Canon EOS RP: 35.9 x 24 mm
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS R6: 5492 x 3661 ; Canon EOS RP: 6269 x 4179
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS R6: 20.1 ; Canon EOS RP: 26.2
- Autofocus type: Canon EOS R6: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II ; Canon EOS RP: Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- AF points: Canon EOS R6: 1,053 automatic AF zones ; Canon EOS RP: 4,779 selectable positions
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS R6: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) ; Canon EOS RP: 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Canon EOS R6: LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery ; Canon EOS RP: LP-E17 lithium-ion battery
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS RP (26.2).
| Specification | Canon EOS R6 | Canon EOS RP |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | EOS R6 | EOS RP |
| Year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 97.5 x 88.4 mm | 132.5 x 85 x 70 mm |
| Weight | 680 g | 485 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5492 x 3661 | 6269 x 4179 |
| Crop factor | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 21.4 | 27.1 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.1 | 26.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6240 x 4160 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-102400 (extends to 50-204800) | Auto, 100-40000 (extends to 50-102400) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial | Evaluative, Partial, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
| AF points | 1,053 automatic AF zones | 4,779 selectable positions |
| Max burst speed | — | 5 fps |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | 20 fps | — |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 12 fps | — |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis | — |
| Rated stops | Up to 8 stops | — |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) | 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC/UHS-II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery | LP-E17 lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots | — | 250 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 360 shots | — |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 510 shots | — |