Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
Canon
EOS RP
Affordable full-frame RF entry with compact body and Dual Pixel AF for enthusiasts stepping up.
$999
Released Feb 2019
EOS R1 is 5.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS RP
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
- BEOS RP has higher AF points / zones (4779 vs 1053)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS RP
133 × 85 × 70 mm
485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
EOS R1 is 25mm wider, 65mm taller, and 17mm thicker than EOS RP.
EOS R1 is 630 g heavier than EOS RP.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 70mm EOS RP
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
EOS RP
133 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
EOS RP
133 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS RP
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS RP
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS RP
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 85, 70
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
4779 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
485 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
26.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
EOS RP
Pros
- ✓Lowest-cost Canon full-frame RF
- ✓Compact and light
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓Fully articulating screen
Cons
- –4K video crop
- –Single card slot
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or EOS RP?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS RP — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS RP?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS RP is 26.2 MP, so the EOS RP captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS RP have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS RP does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS RP?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS RP reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS RP?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and EOS RP weighs 485 g, so the EOS RP is 630 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS RP record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS RP: 4K up to 25p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS RP weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS RP: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS RP at $999. The EOS RP is $5,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.