Canon
EOS R3
Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
Canon
EOS RP
Affordable full-frame RF entry with compact body and Dual Pixel AF for enthusiasts stepping up.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2019
EOS R3 is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R3
Wins
EOS RP
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R3 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R3 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R3 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
- BEOS RP has higher AF points / zones (4779 vs 1053)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS R3
150 × 143 × 87 mm
1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS RP
133 × 85 × 70 mm
485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
EOS R3 is 18mm wider, 58mm taller, and 17mm thicker than EOS RP.
EOS R3 is 530 g heavier than EOS RP.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R3 · 70mm EOS RP
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R3
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 R3
✓ 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 R3
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265
Reasons to choose
EOS RP
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 85, 70
AF points / zones
4779 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
485 g vs 1015 g — lower is better
Resolution
26.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 620 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — 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
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R3
Pros
- ✓30fps electronic burst from a stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Exceptional low-light AF down to -7.5 EV
- ✓Integrated pro body with large LP-E19 battery
- ✓6K RAW video and 4K 120p
- ✓Rugged weather-sealed construction
Cons
- –24MP resolution trails higher-detail rivals
- –Large integrated-grip body
- –Expensive compared with enthusiast full-frame bodies
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R3 or EOS RP?
EOS R3 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS RP — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R3 and EOS RP?
EOS R3 is 24.1 MP and EOS RP is 26.2 MP, so the EOS RP captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R3 and EOS RP have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS RP does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R3 or the EOS RP?
EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS RP reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R3 and EOS RP?
EOS R3 weighs 1015 g and EOS RP weighs 485 g, so the EOS RP is 530 g lighter.
Do the EOS R3 and EOS RP record 4K video?
EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS RP: 4K up to 25p.
Are the EOS R3 and EOS RP weather sealed?
EOS R3: Yes. EOS RP: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 620 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R3 and 640 shots for the EOS RP, giving the EOS RP the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R3 launched at $5,999 and EOS RP at $999. The EOS RP is $5,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.