EOS RPvs Nikon D7500vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos rp is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 | £999 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 640g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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