EOS RPvs FunSaver 800
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.
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
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
Quick take: The funsaver 800 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £12 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | ~145g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | ~115 × 66 × 35mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Simple optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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