EOS RPvs Ricoh GR IIIvs ZV-1 II
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.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Ricoh GR III (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 | £649 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 4fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 257g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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