Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z6 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 26 MP · Full Frame · 4K video
Canon EOS RP
74
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Nikon · Mirrorless · 24.5 MP · Full Frame · 4K video
Nikon Z6
81
WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS RP and the Nikon Z6 are both full-frame mirrorless cameras, released in 2019 and 2018 respectively. The EOS RP is the lighter carry at 440 g, against 675 g for the Z6, and its shallower 85 mm depth packs into a slimmer bag than the Z6's 101 mm body. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2018 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 14, 2019 | August 23, 2018 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 133 x 85 x 70 mm | 134 x 101 x 68 mm |
| Camera weight | 440 g | 675 g |
| Optics | 67/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Z6 is the stronger choice for handheld shooting in dim light, because it has in-body stabilisation while the EOS RP does not. That lets you use slower shutter speeds handheld for evening street scenes or indoor interiors without a tripod. For action, the Z6's 12 fps burst against the RP's 5 fps follows a sprinting athlete stride by stride. Its 1/8000 second top shutter holds wide apertures in bright sun, where the RP's 1/4000 limit forces a smaller one. The EOS RP counters with 26 MP against 24.5 MP, slightly more crop room for distant subjects. Both offer electronic viewfinders, with the Z6's showing more detail at 3,690,000 dots against 2,360,000. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 24.5 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 6048 x 4024 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
24 x 35.9 | 23.9 x 35.9 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Full Frame | Full Frame |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
5 fps045 | 12 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon RF | Nikon Z |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 8 | Expeed 6 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
400003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
1024003003280000 | 2048003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
47790300 | 2730300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 369000009900000 |
| Video | 70/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Nikon Z6 offers far more slow-motion headroom, with a maximum video frame rate of 60 fps against 25 fps on the EOS RP. A tennis serve or bird take-off captured at the higher rate slows far more smoothly in playback. Both cameras offer 4K as their maximum resolution and built-in timelapse, so resolution itself is a shared capability. The Z6 records in MOV as well as MP4, giving editors a second container choice for their workflow. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
25 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MP4 | MOV, MP4 |
| Features | 70/100 | 87/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Z6 is the safer body for shooting outdoors, since it has weather sealing and the EOS RP does not. For vlogging and low-angle work the EOS RP answers with a flip screen, which the Z6 lacks, making solo video and ground-level framing easier. The Z6's rear screen shows more detail for checking focus, a 3.2-inch, 2,100,000-dot panel against the RP's 3-inch, 1,040,000-dot display. Touch control, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are shared on both. Neither offers GPS or a built-in flash. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 21000001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | No |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryCards will not carry between these two systems. The EOS RP takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-II support, while the Z6 takes XQD media. The Z6's rated battery life is the higher one, at 310 shots against 250 for the EOS RP. Both have a single card slot and support USB charging, so either can top up from a power bank. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | XQD |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | EN-EL15b |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
250 shots1505000 | 310 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Nikon Z6 is the better pick for moving subjects, handheld low light and slow-motion video, and its weather sealing suits landscape and outdoor trips. Its stabilisation, 12 fps burst and 60 fps video frame rate cover those demanding uses.
Choose the Canon EOS RP for travel, stills and vlogging, where its lighter body, flip screen and SD card format matter more than speed. The Z6 stays stronger for action and video.