Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
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 R5 Mark II is 5.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
Wins
EOS RP
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (600 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
EOS RP
133 × 85 × 70 mm
485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
EOS R5 Mark II is 6mm wider, 16mm taller, and 24mm thicker than EOS RP.
EOS R5 Mark II is 261 g heavier than EOS RP.
Depth (front-to-back): 94mm EOS R5 Mark II · 70mm EOS RP
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 mm
EOS RP
133 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 94 mm
EOS RP
133 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
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 R5 Mark II
✓ 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 R5 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 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 138.4, 101.2, 93.5
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
600 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
Weight
485 g vs 746 g — lower 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 R5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked CMOS — speed and resolution
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓30fps electronic burst at full 45MP
- ✓5.76M dot EVF
Cons
- –Premium $4,299 price
- –Short battery life (320 CIPA shots)
- –Body heat in extended 8K sessions
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 R5 Mark II or EOS RP?
EOS R5 Mark II scores 9.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS RP — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS RP?
EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP and EOS RP is 26.2 MP, so the EOS R5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS RP have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS RP does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 Mark II or the EOS RP?
EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS RP reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS RP?
EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g and EOS RP weighs 485 g, so the EOS RP is 261 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS RP record 4K video?
EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS RP: 4K up to 25p.
Are the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS RP weather sealed?
EOS R5 Mark II: Yes. EOS RP: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS RP, giving the EOS RP the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 Mark II launched at $4,299 and EOS RP at $999. The EOS RP is $3,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.