EOS RP is the smallest and lightest full-frame camera from Canon. This latest mirrorless camera has a 26 megapixel CMOS, a fully articulated touch screen that is ideal for vlogging, microphone and headphone jacks and powerful dual pixel AF.
Canon also equip cameras with DIGIC 8 image processor. With this the camera is also capable of recording 4K UHD video which can be recorded using a wide range of sensitivity, starting from ISO 100-40000.
Continuous shooting is also supported up to 5 fps for shooting moving subjects. The Canon EOS RP will be released at a price of 22 million for body only and 40 million for the 24-105mm F / 4L IS USM RF kit lens.
Similar to the Canon EOS 6D Mark II, the EOS RP also has a similar 26.2 megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. However, this is not the same sensor assembly, but it is very similar. Canon has redesigned the micro lens because of the shorter flange rear distance used by the RF mount compared to EF mount.
The sensor, will be combined with the newer DIGIC 8 image processor and faster than the DIGIC 7 seen on the 6D Mark II. Although using a new sensor, the ISO EOS RP range is almost the same as the 6D II. The original sensitivity range is 100-40,000, but can be extended to low ISO 50 and high up to 102,400.
One of the new EOS RP shooting features is the focus bracketing mode. In this easy-to-use mode, you can capture shots with deep depth of field without using narrow gaps and often reduce sharpness such as f / 22.
Canon EOS RP offers 4K video recording, where this feature is not present on the 6D Mark II. Unlike its siblings with larger EOS R sensors, the Canon EOS RP only offers 4K video at 24p (23.98 fps) and 25p (PAL mode). There is no frame rate option of 4Kp30 or higher, although there are many frame rate options for Full HD video, up to 60fps.
RP does not support Dual Pixel CMOS AF for 4K video, where focus only detects contrast. Dual Pixel CMOS AF remains available for Full HD and HD video resolutions. According to Canon, a higher frame rate option for 4K video might require a larger body design to handle additional heat dissipation and price increases.
To prevent this, Canon limits 4K video to only 24p / 25p. If you want a smoother video from a subject that moves faster and isn't blurry, you should go down to 1080p for a faster frame rate. However, if you are looking for a full-frame video camera that records 4K 24p, EOS RP can be the right choice at a low price point.
The auto focus system on the EOS RP is powered by Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, which uses phase detection pixels on the imaging sensor. The result is a fast and responsive auto focus experience without any shake in the contrast detection AF system.
Although using Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, the number of AF points is slightly less, but the AF point coverage on the sensor is the same as the EOS R. With a 26 megapixel sensor, the EOS RP has a total of 4,779 AF point positions to choose from, while the 30MP EOS R sensor offers a maximum 5,655 AF points that can be selected manually.
In total, EOS RP has 143 AF areas which are divided across sensors. Like the EOS R, the AF coverage on the EOS RP includes about 88% of the frame horizontally and 100% vertically. Another small difference is focusing on low light, where the Canon EOS RP specification for the low light limit for the AF function is -5EV, slightly lower than the EOS R of -6EV.
There are several new AF features on this camera that are not yet present in higher siblings. For one, both the new EOS R and EOS RP offer Eye-detection AF functionality. But EOS R is limited to Eye AF in single-shot AF mode, whereas EOS RP allows for Eye AF with Servo AF (C-AF Mode).
For continuous shooting, EOS RP can shoot up to 5fps in single-shot AF mode, or only 2.6fps with continuous AF in Tracking Priority. The claimed depth of the EOS RP buffer is quite impressive, especially if you use a UHS-II memory card.
With this type of high-speed SD card, the EOS RP buffer is basically unlimited regardless of the image quality settings. The only limitation is that when using simultaneous RAW + JPEG mode (either RAW + Large / Good JPEG or C-RAW + Large / Good JPEG), EOS RP will capture up to 98 RAW + JPEG images or 170 C-RAW + JPEG images.
For "standard" SD cards, the measured buffer depth is still impressive. Unlimited buffers for all JPEG quality settings, and 50 RAW frames, 130 C-RAW frames, 42 RAW + JPEG, and 66 C-RAW + JPEG. In terms of design, the EOS RP is similar to the EOS R, but this latest mirrorless camera is slightly smaller and lighter.
On the back of the camera, the EOS RP uses a 3.0-inch TFT LCD LCD screen with a resolution of 1.04 million dots and already has a touch screen feature. The electronic viewfinder on the EOS RP is also very good, though not as big and not as high as the EVF on the EOS R.
EVF here is only a 0.39-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2.36 million dots, while the EOS R uses a 0.5-inch OLED screen with 3.69 million dots. The EVF magnification in the RP is not too big, that is 0.70x.
In terms of battery life, the EOS RP uses a smaller LP-E17 and is less powerful than the LP-E6N used on the EOS R. The CIPA rating is around 250 photos per charging with LCD and 210 with EVF. Like the EOS R, RP only offers a single SD card slot and is also compatible with UHS-II.
EOS RP supports charging in the camera via USB. The camera uses a newer USB-C terminal, but this is a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed port. Mini Type-C HDMI port, 3.5 mm microphone input, and headphone jack, and remote control terminals for wired remote are also provided.
For the wireless connection feature, EOS RP has standard combo features from built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy. With a Wi-Fi connection, users can operate the camera remotely and transfer media to a smartphone or tablet.
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For the wireless connection feature, EOS RP has standard combo features from built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy. With a Wi-Fi connection, users can operate the camera remotely and transfer media to a smartphone or tablet.
BLE technology also helps facilitate not only easy Wi-Fi connections between devices but can also maintain a constant pairing connection that allows faster and easier image transfers.
The Canon EOS RP is the latest full-frame camera that is at an entry-level level with a small and lightweight design. The camera also has a focus that can work well. Intuitive controls, this is also a fun camera for taking pictures.
With a body only price of around 22.7 million and 40.2, if you use a 24-105mm F / 4L ISM Kit RF lens, you can get a camera with a myriad of features. Starting from a large sensor, microphone and headphone jack, dual pixel AF and can record 1080p video with ease.
But the shortcomings of the Canon EOS RP as a full-frame camera are quite pronounced. From low battery life, no built-in stabilization, no high frame rate for slow motion and no RF zoom.
Even so, this camera is intended by Canon for photographers who want to be serious in their field and want to replace their mirrorless cameras to full-frame but at an affordable price.
Full Specifications of Canon EOS RP
| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Canon EOS RP |
| Announced | 2019-02-14 |
| Body Type | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens | |
| Manual Focus | |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Number of Lenses | 10 |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1x |
| Macro Focus Range | n/a |
| Screen | |
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dots |
| Live View | |
| Touch Screen | |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7 |
| Photography Features | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30s |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000s |
| Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority | |
| Aperture Priority | |
| Manual Exposure Mode | |
| Exposure Compensation | Yes |
| Custom White Balance | |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Range | no built-in flash |
| Flash Modes | no built-in flash |
| External Flash | |
| AE Bracketing | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Exposure Modes | |
| Multi-Segment | |
| Average | |
| Spot | |
| Partial | |
| AF-Area | |
| Center Weighted | |
| DxO Sensor Scores | |
| DxO Overall Score | not tested |
| DxO Color Depth | not tested |
| DxO Dynamic Range | not tested |
| DxO Low Light ISO | not tested |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor Area | 861.60mm2 |
| Sensor Resolution | 26 megapixels |
| Max Image Resolution | 6240 x 4160 |
| Max Native ISO | 40,000 |
| Max Boosted ISO | 102400 |
| Min Native ISO | 100 |
| Min Boosted ISO | 50 |
| RAW Support | |
| Autofocus | |
| AF Touch | |
| AF Continuous | |
| AF Single | |
| AF Tracking | |
| AF Selective | |
| AF Center | |
| AF Multi Area | |
| AF Live View | |
| AF Face Detection | |
| AF Contrast Detection | |
| AF Phase Detection | |
| Number of Focus Points | 4779 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points | Unknown |
| Video Features | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone Port | |
| Headphone Port | |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless Connectivity | Built-In |
| HDMI | |
| USB | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Water Proof | |
| Dust Proof | |
| Shock Proof | |
| Crush Proof | |
| Freeze Proof | |
| Weight | 485g |
| Physical Dimensions | 133 x 85 x 70mm |
| Battery Life | 250 shots |
| Battery Type | Battery Pack |
| Other Features | |
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| GPS | None |
| Storage Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage Slots | 1 |
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