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Canon EOS R Compared to the Canon EOS RP
| Specifications | Canon EOS R | Canon EOS RP |
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| Year Introduced | 2018 | 2019 |
| Megapixels | 30.4 | 26.2 |
| Total Pixels | 31.7 | 27.1 |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0mm | 35.9 x 24.0mm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6720 x 4480 | 6240 x 4160 |
| Pixel Size | 5.36µm | 5.75µm |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/8.6 | f/9.3 |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
| Sensor Stabilization | N | N |
| Lens Mount | RF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, and TS-E lenses when using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) | RF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, and TS-E lenses when using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) |
| FOVCF | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 8 |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | Phase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) | Phase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) |
| Points | 5,655 points with 88% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage | 4,779 points (when selected with cross keys) with 88% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage |
| Working Range | EV -6 to +18 (f/1.2, at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, One-Shot AF) | EV -5 to 18 (f/1.2, at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, One-Shot AF) |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection: Face + tracking, Manual selection: 1-point AF (AF frame size can be changed), Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right), Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding, Manual selection: Zone AF (all AF points divided into 9 focusing zones), Manual selection: Large Zone AF (Vertical), Manual selection: Large Zone AF (Horizontal) | Automatic selection: Face+tracking + Eye AF, Manual selection: 1-point AF (AF frame size can be changed), 4779 AF positions available, Spot AF, Manual selection: AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right), Manual selection: AF point Expansion surrounding, Manual selection: Zone AF (all AF points divided into 9 focusing zones) |
| Microadjustment | ||
| Touch & Drag AF | Y | |
| Eye Detection AF | Y | Y |
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | Y | |
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone metering. (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF points) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.1% of viewfinder at center) (3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 2.7% viewfinder at center) AF point-linked spot metering not provided (4) Center weighted average metering | Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone metering (24x16) (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering (approx. 5.5% of viewfinder at center) (3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (approx. 2.7% viewfinder at center) AF point-linked spot metering not provided (4) center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV -3 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) | EV -3 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Comp | +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AEB | 2, 3, 5 or 7 shots in +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | 2, 3, 5 or 7 shots in +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Light Flicker Mode | Y | Y |
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto 100-40000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400 | Auto 100-40000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400 |
| Shutter Speed | 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | 0.5" (12.7mm) OLED color EVF, 3.69 Million dots | 0.39" (10.0mm) OLED color EVF, 2.36 Million dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.76x | Approx. 0.70x |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 23mm | Approx. 22mm |
| Information | AF point information, Exposure level indicator, Number of remaining multiple exposures, Exposure compensation, HDR shooting, Highlight tone priority, Multiple-exposure shooting, ISO speed, Dual Pixel RAW shooting, Possible shots, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, Number of self-timer shooting, Digital Lens Optimizer, Maximum burst, AF method, Battery level, AF operation, Exposure simulation, Drive mode, AEB, Metering mode, FEB, Anti-flicker shooting, Still photo cropping, Shooting mode, Aspect ratio, Scene icons, Auto Lighting Optimizer, AE lock Picture Style, Flash-ready, White balance, Flash off, White balance correction, FE lock, Image Quality, High-speed sync, Bluetooth function, Shutter speed, Wi-Fi function, Multi-function lock warning, Histogram, Aperture, Electronic level, Lens information | Movie recording time, Maximum burst, Possible shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots, Focus Bracketing/ Multiple-exposure/HDR shooting/Multi Shot Noise Reduction/Bulb time/Interval timer, Touch Shutter, AF method, AF operation, Drive mode, Metering mode, Anti-flicker shooting, Shooting mode/Scene icon, AE lock, Flash-ready/FE lock/High-speed sync, Shutter speed/Multi-function lock warning, Aperture, AF point (1-point AF, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation, Highlight tone priority, ISO speed, Create folder, Movie recording size, No. of shots left for focus bracketing/multiple exposures/interval timer, Temperature warning, Battery level, Exposure simulation, AEB/FEB, Magnify button, Still photo cropping, Aspect ratio, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Picture Style, White balance/White balance correction, Quick Control button, Image Quality, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi function, Wi-Fi signal strength, Histogram, Electronic level, GPS acquisition status, Flash exposure compensation, Focus distance display |
| DOF Preview | Yes, via Viewfinder | Yes, via Viewfinder |
| LCD | ||
| Type | Vari-angle touch screen 3.15" (8.01cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 2.10 million dots | Vari-angle touch screen 2.95" (7.50cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.04 million dots |
| Coating | Anti-reflection and Anti-smudge | Anti-smudge |
| Brightness Adj | Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels | Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | (1) Basic Camera settings (2) Advance Camera settings (3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display (4) No info (5) Quick Control Screen | (1) Basic Camera settings (2) Advance Camera settings (3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display (4) No info (5) Quick Control Screen |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | N/A (ISO 100, meters) |
| Built-in Coverage | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | N/A |
| Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | E-TTL II auto flash |
| X-Sync | 1/200sec | 1/180sec |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | +/- 3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes via Battery Grip BG-E22 | Yes / No |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Stills; Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3), Movie: Scene Intelligent Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3) | Stills: Scene Intelligent Auto, Special Scene (Portrait, Group Photo, Landscape, Sports, Kids, Panning, Close-up, Food, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent Mode), Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (C1/C2/C3), Movie: Auto exposure, Manual, HDR |
| Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1–3 |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority, Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings), Long exposure noise reduction, High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (still and video), Lens optical correction:, - Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction, Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only), - Diffraction correction, Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting), Resize to M, S1, S22, Cropping: JPEG images can be cropped (Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1), - 45 cropping sizes selectable, from 11% to 95% (diagonal), - Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation, - Image straightening, - Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation, RAW image processing, Multiple exposure, HDR, 4K Frame Grab | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (stills and video) Lens optical correction (3): Peripheral illumination correction Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Silent Single, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote) | Single, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self timer (2 s + remote, 10 s + remote, continuous) |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. approx. 8fps. speed maintained for 100 JPEG, 47 RAW, 78 C-RAW images Max. 5fps with AF Tracking | Max. approx. 5 fps speed maintained until card full (JPEG) or 50 RAW images. Max. 4 fps with AF Tracking. |
| Shutter Lag | 55ms | 55ms |
| Viewfinder Blackout | ||
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | 59.97 fps (smooth) / 29.97 fps (power saving) | 59.97 fps (smooth) / 29.97 fps (power saving) |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face Detection and Tracking AF, 1point AF, Expand AF Area, Zone AF, and Touch shutter | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face Detection and Tracking AF, 1 point AF, Expand AF, Zone AF, and Touch shutter |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor (384-zone) Partial metering (approx. 6.1% of the center of the screen) Spot metering (approx. 2.7% of the center of the screen) Center-weighted average metering Active metering timer can be changed | Real-time metering with image sensor (384 [24x16]) (1) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked) (2) Partial metering (approx. 5.5% of the area at the center of the screen) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.7% of the area at the center of the screen) (4) Center-weighted average metering • AF point-linked spot metering not provided. |
| Display Options | 3 levels available Basic shooting information, Advanced shooting information and Advanced shooting information with Histogram | 3 levels available Basic shooting information, Advanced shooting information and Advanced shooting information with Histogram |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: 2 compression options RAW: RAW, C-RAW and Dual Pixel RAW (14-bit, Canon original RAW 3rd edition) Complies with Exif 2.31 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 | JPEG: 2 compression options RAW: RAW and C-RAW (14-bit, Canon original RAW 3rd edition) Complies with Exif 2.31 and Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 Complies with Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 |
| Image Size | 3:2 ratio (L, RAW, C-RAW) 6720x4480, (M1) 4464x2976, (S1) 3360x2240, (S2) 1696x1280 1.6x (crop) (L) 4176x2784, (S2) 2400x1600 4:3 ratio (L) 5952x4480, (M1) 3968x2976, (S1) 2976x2240, (S2) 2112x1600 16:9 ratio (L) 6720x3776, (M1) 4464x2512, (S1) 3360x1888, (S2) 2400x1344 1:1 ratio (L) 4480x4480, (M1) 2976x2976, (S1) 2240x2240, (S2) 1600x1600 | 3:2 ratio (L, RAW, C-RAW) 6240x4160, (M1) 4160x2768, (S1) 3120x2080, (S2) 2400x1600, 1.6x (crop) (L) 3888x2592, (S2) 2400x1600, 4:3 ratio (L) 5536x4160, (M1) 3680x2768, (S1) 2768x2080, (S2) 2112x1600, 16:9 ratio (L) 6240x3504, (M1) 4160x2336, (S1) 3120x1752, (S2) 2400x1344, 1:1 ratio (L) 4160x4160, (M1) 2768x2768, (S1) 2080x2080, (S2) 1600x1600 |
| Movie Type | MP4 Video: 4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160, Full HD, HD MPEG4 AVC/H.264 variable (average) bit rate, Audio: Linear PCM | MP4 Video: 4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160, Full HD, HD MPEG4 AVC/H.264 variable (average) bit rate, Audio: Linear PCM |
| Movie Size | 4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) intra or inter frame Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) intra or inter frame Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 HDR (29.97, 25 fps) inter frame Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) light inter frame HD (16:9) 1280 x 720 (119.9, 100 fps) intra frame MOV Video: HD - 1280 x 720 at 100fps or 119.9fps Recorded as 1/4-speed slow motion movie Single scene maximum recording up to 7min 29sec. | 4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (23.98 fps, 25) IPB Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (59.94 / 50, 29.97 / 25) IPB, (29.97 / 25) IPB Light HD (16:9) 1280 x 720 (59.94 / 50, 29.97 / 25) IPB |
| Movie Length | 4K and Full HD - Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies) | 4K and Full HD - Max duration 29min 59sec. |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| GPS | Via GP-E2 GPS receiver | Via GP-E2 GPS receiver |
| Custom Functions | 22 Custom Functions | 23 Custom Functions |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | No / No |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Sound Memo | No | No |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 | Hi-Speed USB (2.0, Type-C connector) |
| Other Interface | HDMI mini out (Type C, HDMI-CEC compatible), External Microphone In / Line In (Stereo mini jack), Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack) | HDMI mini out (Type C), External Microphone In / Line In (Stereo mini jack) |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II | SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N (supplied) / LP-E6 | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17 |
| Battery Life | Approx. 370 shots (at 23°C) Approx. 350 (at 0°C) With Power Saving: 450 shots (at 23°C) Approx. 430 (at 0°C) | Approx. Using Screen: 250 shots (at 23°C) Approx. 240 (at 0°C) Eco Mode On: 270 shots (at 23°C) Using EVF: 210 shots (at 23°C) 200 shots (at 0°C) With Power Saving: 250 shots (at 23°C) 240 shots (at 0°C) |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | Battery charger LC-E6E (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E6, AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6N/ACK-E6, Car Battery Charger CBC-E6, EC809 USB power adapter | Battery charger LC-E17E (supplied), AC adapter AC-E6N and DC coupler DR-E18, AC adapter kit ACK-E18, USB Power Adapter PD-E1 |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | Magnesium Alloy body covers |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 200,000 | 100,000 |
| Operating Environment | 32–104°F / 0–+40°C, less than 85% humidity | 32–104°F / 0–+40°C, less than 85% humidity |
| Dimensions Inches | 5.35 x 3.87 x 3.32" (135.8 x 98.3 x 84.4mm) | 5.22 x 3.35 x 2.76" (132.5 x 85.0 x 70.0mm) |
| CIPA Weight | 23.3 oz (660g) | 17.1 oz (485g) |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | ||
| Wireless File Transmitter | Built-in | Built-in |
| Compatible Lenses | RF (EF, EF-S with Adapter) | RF (EF, EF-S with Adapter) |
| Battery Grip | BG-E22 Buy ► | |
| Remote | Remote control with E3 type socket, Speedlite 600EX-II-RT and smartphone/mobile device via Bluetooth | Remote control with E3 type socket; Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 |
| Other | ||
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