EOS RPvs X-T3
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | X-T3 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £649 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 539g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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