Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z6: Specifications Comparison

Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z6 Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureCanon EOS RPNikon Z6
AnnouncedFebruary 2019August 2018
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Image ProcessorDIGIC 8EXPEED 6
Resolution26.2 MP24.5 MP
Pixel Dimensions6240×41606000×4000
Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size5.76µ5.94µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 40,000ISO 51,200
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)5 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)5 FPS12 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNo autofocus at 5 FPS (autofocus at 4 FPS)None
Buffer Size (Raw)50 frames (5 FPS)43 frames (12 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points143 273
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-3.5 EV-6 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1801/200
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits8 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits10 (12 with paid upgrade)
Raw VideoNoNo (Yes, externally, with paid upgrade)
4K Maximum Framerate25 FPS30 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.6x crop at 4KNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)
Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 1
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)CFExpress Type B
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDYesSingle Axis
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots3.69 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 2.0Type C 3.1
Battery TypeLP-E17EN-EL15b
Battery Life (Viewfinder)210 frames310 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)250 frames380 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)270 framesN/A
Weather SealedYesYes
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 83 mm (5.3 x 4.0 x 3.2″)1
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1000 (Check Current Price)$2000 (Check Current Price)
Used Prices (Affiliate)Canon EOS RP Used PricesNikon Z6 Used Prices
1The Nikon Z6’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z6’s depth measurement in this table.



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