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Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS RP
Canon EOS R8
Camera summary
The Canon EOS R8, made by Canon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 8, 2023. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 204800. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
4.2 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.6 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 1053 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 290 shots per charge with the included LP-E17 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Canon EOS RP
Camera summary
The Canon EOS RP, made by Canon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 14, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
4.2 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.6 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 26 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 4779 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 250 shots per charge with the included LP-E17 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
No |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 4779 |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 24.5 | 24.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.5 | 11.9 |
| DXO low light ISO | 3295.0 | 2977.0 |
| DXO overall score | 93.0 | 85.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | Yes |
Yes |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Feb. 8, 2023 | Feb. 14, 2019 |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $1,099.00 | $999.00 |
| model | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| Predecessor model | ||
| Successor model | ||
Lense |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| Focal length multiplier | 1× | 1x |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 75 | 75 |
Other features |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 0.0 fps | 5.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| Battery life | 290 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery model | LP-E17 | LP-E17 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm | 133 x 85 x 70mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 461 grs | 485 grs |
Screen |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Max image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6240 x 4160 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 40000 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 | 26 |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder |
Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS RP |
| viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |