Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M3→Canon EOS RP
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS M3. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS RP
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation4 years newer (2019 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (26MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | EOS RP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M3 | EOS RP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £799 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 5fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 485g (body, battery, card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
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