EOS RPvs Q
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.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos rp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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