Canon EOS RP

Lightweight and compact full-frame mirrorless performance.

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 15
Durability 15
Price 18
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 3380C002

Key Features

SENSOR 26.2 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 8 image processor for fast operation
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 4,779 selectable points
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor phase detection covering 88% horizontal and 100% vertical
VIDEO 4K UHD up to 24p, 1080p up to 60p
STABILIZATION In-body Movie Digital IS (5-axis electronic)
BURST RATE Up to 5 fps (fixed AF) or 4 fps (AF tracking)
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch OLED EVF with 2.36 million dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD, 1.04 million dots
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB 2.0 Type-C, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 250 shots per charge (CIPA) using LP-E17

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS RP

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via front/rear dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via front/rear dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present Uses touchscreen for AF point selection
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS RP

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon EOS RP Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS RP

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor Full-frame CMOS
Resolution 26.2 MP
ISO Range 100-40,000 (expandable to 50-102,400)
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 5 fps
Video 4K 24p / 1080p 60p
Stabilization Digital IS (Video only)
Viewfinder 0.39-inch OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI
Battery Life 250 shots
Weight 485g (with battery/card)
Dimensions 132.5 x 85.0 x 70.0 mm