Should I Get the Canon EOS RP or the EOS 6D Mark II?
The EOS 6D Mark II is the smallest, lightest and least expensive latest-model Canon full frame DSLR and the EOS RP enters the market as the smallest, lightest and least expensive Canon full frame mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC). With the EOS RP using a slightly-modified EOS 6D Mark II sensor, these two cameras produce nearly identical image quality. However, the difference between DSLRs and MILCs is rather big with the difference between electronic viewfinders and optical viewfinders being a primary difference. That page discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each design and I'll forgo most additional discussion in that regard in this comparison. Let's dive into the advantages of each camera model:
Canon EOS RP Advantages
- DIGIC 8 vs. 7
- More AF points (via viewfinder): 4,779 vs. 45
- Eye AF vs. no
- 100% viewfinder coverage vs. 98%
- Lower light AF working range: EV -5 vs. EV -3
- Lower light exposure metering: EV -3 vs. EV 1
- .CR3 RAW file type with C-RAW vs .CR2 with M-RAW, S-RAW
- 4k video
- Headphone jack vs. no
- Supports SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II vs. UHS-I
- Smaller size: 5.22 x 3.35 x 2.76" vs. 5.67 x 4.35 x 2.94"
(132.5 x 85.0 x 70.0mm vs. 144.0 x 110.5 x 74.8mm) - Lighter weight: 17.1 oz vs. 26.98 oz (485 vs. 765g)
- Lower price
- Can utilize RF lenses
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages
- Cross-type AF points vs. single-line-sensitive
- Has greater auto exposure compensation range: +/-5 EV vs. +/-3 EV
- Faster continuous shooting rate: 6.5 fps vs. 5 fps (4 fps with Servo AF)
- Shorter viewfinder blackout during continuous shooting
- Has built-in GPS vs. optional accessory
- Has much longer battery life: Approx. 1200 vs. 250
- Uses N3 type remote controls vs. E3
- Has top LCD and more buttons
Summary
With these two cameras having the same heart, the imaging sensor, producing similar image quality, it is especially interesting to compare these two models. If photographing action is on your to-do list, the 6D Mark II is probably better-suited for your needs and some of the other 6D II advantages are important for certain uses. The travel-friendly smaller size and lighter weight along with the wallet-friendly lower cost are going to win the RP a lot of hearts as will some of its other features including the larger, full-coverage viewfinder and 4k video. The purchase of either of these models over the other can be justified, but I expect the RP to quickly become the more popular option.
More Information: Canon EOS RP | Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Specifications: Canon EOS RP compared to the Canon EOS 6D Mark II
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