EOS RPvs RX100 VI
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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £700 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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