Canon
EOS RP
Affordable full-frame RF entry with compact body and Dual Pixel AF for enthusiasts stepping up.
$999
Released Feb 2019
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
Z9 is 2.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS RP
Wins
Z9
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS RP has higher Burst (mechanical) (5 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 5 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS RP has higher AF points / zones (4779 vs 493)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS RP
133 × 85 × 70 mm
485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS RP is 17mm narrower, 65mm shorter, and 21mm thinner than Z9.
EOS RP is 855 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS RP · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS RP
133 × 85 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS RP
133 × 70 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS RP
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS RP
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z9
Nikon Z
90+
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 RP
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
5 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 85, 70
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
4779 vs 493 — higher is better
Weight
485 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS RP supports it
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS RP or Z9?
Z9 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 RP and Z9?
EOS RP is 26.2 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS RP and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS RP does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS RP or the Z9?
EOS RP reaches 5 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS RP and Z9?
EOS RP weighs 485 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS RP is 855 g lighter.
Do the EOS RP and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS RP: 4K up to 25p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS RP and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS RP: No. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS RP and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS RP launched at $999 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS RP is $4,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.