Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS RP→Canon EOS-1D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS-1D improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS RP owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS-1D
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames) vs 5fps mechanical
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Battery life~1200 shots per charge vs ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution4MP (down from 26MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not 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 RP | EOS-1D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.3 | ||
| Street | -2.8 | ||
| Travel | -2.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -1.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.2 | ||
| Landscape | -1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -2.8 | ||
| Food | -3.5 | ||
| Macro | -3.3 | ||
| Architecture | -2.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS RP | EOS-1D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £150 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2001 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 4.1MP APS-H CMOS (1.3× crop) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | 4MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | — | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~1200 shots per charge | ↑ |
| Weight | 440g (body only) | 1225g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | OVF, 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.0" fixed LCD | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon EF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | CompactFlash Type I/II |
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