Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R→Canon EOS RP
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS R. 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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Generation1 year newer (2019 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution26MP (down from 30MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS R | EOS RP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.2 | ||
| Documentary | -0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.9 | ||
| Landscape | -0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.9 | ||
| Casual | +1.1 | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.9 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R | EOS RP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £400 used | £1,049 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 30MP | 26MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 5fps mechanical | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ↓ |
| Weight | 660g (body only) | 440g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II |
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