Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera Body {26.2MP}

Canon EOS RP: full-frame mirrorless at its most accessible

At 485g with battery and card, the EOS RP is the kind of full-frame body you actually carry everywhere. That weight advantage matters for travel photographers and documentary shooters who log long days on foot. The 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor paired with the DIGIC 8 processor delivers Canon's well-regarded color science straight out of camera, and the native ISO range of 100-40000 gives low-light portrait and event work a solid ceiling to work within.

The Dual Pixel CMOS AF system spans 4,779 phase-detection points across roughly 88% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage, meaning off-center subjects and close-to-edge compositions stay locked without focus-and-recompose gymnastics. AF operates down to EV -5, which is darker than most rooms you'd hesitate to shoot in. Portrait shooters get Eye AF in Servo mode, a meaningful tool for anyone doing posed or semi-candid work. The articulating 3.0" touchscreen lets you tap to refocus and shoot from low or high angles without leaving the image, useful for macro work on a copy stand or video self-monitoring.

On the video side, UHD 4K recording at up to 25fps is available alongside full HD at up to 59.94fps, with both a 3.5mm microphone input and headphone output for audio monitoring. The vari-angle LCD and built-in intervalometer round out a feature set that reaches well beyond what the body's compact footprint suggests. For anyone holding a drawer full of EF glass, the RF mount with EF/EF-S adapter compatibility means nothing gets left behind.

Key Features

• 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 8 processor
• 4,779 phase-detection AF points with 88x100% coverage and Eye AF in Servo
• UHD 4K video at 25fps with Dual Pixel AF available in 1080p only
• 485g with battery and card, lightest full-frame EOS mirrorless
• Canon RF mount native, EF/EF-S compatible with optional adapter
• Articulating 3.0" touchscreen LCD and 0.39" OLED EVF with 100% coverage
• AF down to EV -5 with silent electronic shutter option
• 5 fps continuous shooting, ISO 100-40000 native range

FAQ

What makes the EOS RP different from the original EOS R?

The RP is 175g lighter, weighs just 485g with battery, and costs significantly less. It shares the same 26.2MP sensor and Dual Pixel AF system, but trades some burst speed and AF low-light sensitivity for portability. For travel and everyday shooting, the weight savings alone justifies the tradeoff.

Can I use my EF lenses on the EOS RP?

Yes, with the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. All Canon EF and EF-S lenses work on the RP, including with extenders. EF-S lenses automatically crop to APS-C coverage in-camera. The adapter has L-series weather sealing.

How's the autofocus in low light?

AF operates down to EV -5, darker than most indoor venues. The 4,779 Dual Pixel CMOS AF points cover 88% horizontally and 100% vertically, so off-center subjects lock without focus-and-recompose. Eye AF works in Servo mode for portraits and video.

Does the RP shoot video?

UHD 4K at 25/23.98fps with Dual Pixel AF available for full HD only. 4K is cropped 1.625x, so a 16mm lens behaves like 26mm. Full HD shoots up to 59.94fps. Built-in microphone and 3.5mm inputs for external mics. 30-minute recording limit.

What's the battery life like?

The LP-E17 is modest-expect 250-300 shots per charge depending on usage and light. USB-C charging available with optional PD-E1 adapter. Carry a spare battery for day-long shoots.

Can the RP handle silent shooting?

Yes, electronic silent shutter is available in SCN (Scene) mode. Rolling shutter artifacts are pronounced with fast panning or moving subjects due to slow sensor readout. Mechanical shutter with electronic first curtain is quieter than DSLRs but not silent.

What about the touchscreen and viewfinder?

3.0" vari-angle LCD with 7-level brightness control lets you shoot from any angle. The 0.39" OLED EVF has 2.36M dots and 100% coverage. Both can be adjusted independently. Touch-and-drag AF point selection is faster than button navigation once you learn it.