Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
Canon
EOS RP
Affordable full-frame RF entry with compact body and Dual Pixel AF for enthusiasts stepping up.
$999
Released Feb 2019
EOS R6 V is 7.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
EOS RP
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
EOS RP
133 × 85 × 70 mm
485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
EOS R6 V is 2mm shorter than EOS RP but it is also 9mm wider and 10mm thicker.
EOS R6 V is 203 g heavier than EOS RP.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 70mm EOS RP
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
EOS RP
133 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
EOS RP
133 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
EOS RP
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
✓ 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 R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
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
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS RP
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 85, 70
Weight
485 g vs 688 g — lower 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
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
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 wildlife, EOS R6 V or EOS RP?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS RP — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and EOS RP?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and EOS RP is 26.2 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and EOS RP have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS RP does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the EOS RP?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS RP reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and EOS RP?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and EOS RP weighs 485 g, so the EOS RP is 203 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and EOS RP record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. EOS RP: 4K up to 25p.
Are the EOS R6 V and EOS RP weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. EOS RP: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the EOS RP, giving the EOS RP the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and EOS RP at $999. The EOS RP is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.