Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Canon EOS RP | Nikon Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 | July 2020 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | EXPEED 6 |
| Resolution | 26.2 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6240×4160 | 6016×4016 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 5.76µ | 5.95µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 40,000 | ISO 51,200 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 5 FPS | 4.5 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 5 FPS | 4.5 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | No autofocus at 5 FPS (autofocus at 4 FPS) | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 50 frames (5 FPS) | 100 frames (4.5 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 143 | 273 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -3.5 EV | -3.5 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/180 | 1/200 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | No |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Raw Video | No | No |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 25 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.6x crop at 4K | 1.7x crop at 4K |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:0 |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 1.04 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Yes | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.8x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2.36 million dots | 3.69 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 2.0 | Type C 3.1 |
| Battery Type | LP-E17 | EN-EL15c |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 210 frames | 390 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 250 frames | 470 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 270 frames | N/A |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 485 g (1.07 lbs.) | 675 g (1.49 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 133 x 85 x 70 mm (5.2 x 3.3 x 2.8″) | 134 x 101 x 80 mm (5.3 x 4.0 x 3.1″)1 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1000 (Check Current Price) | $1400 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices | Canon EOS RP Used Prices | Nikon Z5 Used Prices |
| 1The Nikon Z5’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z5’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
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