Canon 6D Mark II vs RP

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II and the Canon EOS RP are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively,
in June 2017 and February 2019. The 6D Mark II is a DSLR, while the RP is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with a full frame sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 26 megapixels.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

Canon 6D Mark II

 

Canon RP

Digital single lens reflex

Mirrorless system camera

Canon EF mount lenses

Canon RF mount lenses

26 MP – Full Frame sensor

26 MP – Full Frame sensor

1080/60p Video

4K/30p Video

ISO 100-40,000 (50 – 102,400)

ISO 100-40,000 (50 – 102,400)

Optical viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)

3.0″ LCD – 1040k dots

3.0″ LCD – 1040k dots

Swivel touchscreen

Swivel touchscreen

6.5 shutter flaps per second

5 shutter flaps per second

Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed1200 shots per battery charge250 shots per battery charge

144 x 111 x 75 mm, 765 g

133 x 85 x 70 mm, 485 g

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 6D Mark II and the
Canon EOS RP? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon 6D Mark II and the Canon RP is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size,
the Canon RP is notably smaller (29 percent) than the Canon 6D Mark II. Moreover, the RP is substantially lighter (37 percent) than the 6D Mark II. It is worth mentioning in this context that the 6D Mark II is splash and dust resistant,
while the RP does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses
that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses
in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the 6D Mark II gets 1200 shots out of its LP-E6N battery,
while the RP can take 250 images on a single charge of its LP-E17 power pack. The power pack in the RP can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to
select your camera combination among a large number of options.

The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The RP was launched at a markedly lower price (by 35 percent) than the 6D Mark II, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature a full frame sensor and have a format factor
(sometimes also referred to as “crop factor”) of 1.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the large-sensor cameras
that aim for top notch image quality. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Technology-wise, the RP uses a more advanced image processing engine (DIGIC 8)
than the 6D Mark II (DIGIC 7), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 26 megapixels.
This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the 6D Mark II and the RP have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. It should, however, be noted that the RP is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 7 months) than the 6D Mark II, and its sensor
might have benefitted from technological advances during this time.

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 40000, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400.
The Canon EOS RP offers exactly the same ISO settings.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity (“DXO Sports”), dynamic range (“DXO Landscape”), and color depth (“DXO Portrait”). The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

Sensor Characteristics

 
 
Camera
Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall

1.

 

Canon 6D Mark II Full Frame 26.0 6240 41601080/60p24.411.92862852.

 

Canon RP Full Frame 26.0 6240 41604K/30p24.311.92977853.

 

Canon R8 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004k/60p25.414.63181964.

 

Canon 2000D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.611.91009715.

 

Canon R Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.513.52742896.

 

Canon 77D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.3971787.

 

Canon 200D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.41041798.

 

Canon 1D X Mark II Full Frame 20.0 5472 36484K/60p24.113.53207889.

 

Canon 5D Mark IV Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.813.629959110.

 

Canon 80D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.211357911.

 

Canon 5DS Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.712.423818712.

 

Canon 5DS R Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.612.423088613.

 

Canon 750D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.712.09197114.

 

Canon 7D II APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.411.810827015.

 

Canon 6D Full Frame 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.812.123408216.

 

Nikon D500 APS-C 20.7 5568 37124K/30p24.014.013248317.

 

Nikon D610 Full Frame 24.2 6016 40161080/30p25.114.4292594

Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the RP provides a better video resolution than the 6D Mark II. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the 6D Mark II is limited to 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the RP has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the 6D Mark II has an optical one.
Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information
into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the RP offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the
6D Mark II (98%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. On the other hand,
the viewfinder of the 6D Mark II has a higher magnification (0.72x vs 0.70x),
so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 6D Mark II and Canon RP in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

Core Features

 
 
Camera
Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab

1.

 

Canon 6D Mark IIoptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.5/s n n
2.

 

Canon RP2360 n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s n n
3.

 

Canon R82360 n3.0 / 1620 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.0/s n n
4.

 

Canon 2000Doptical n3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n
5.

 

Canon R3690 Y3.2 / 2100 swivel Y 1/8000s 8.0/s n n
6.

 

Canon 77Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n
7.

 

Canon 200Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n
8.

 

Canon 1D X Mark IIoptical Y3.2 / 1620 fixed Y 1/8000s 16.0/s n n
9.

 

Canon 5D Mark IVoptical Y3.2 / 1620 fixed Y 1/8000s 7.0/s n n
10.

 

Canon 80Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/8000s 7.0/s Y n
11.

 

Canon 5DSoptical Y3.2 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s n n
12.

 

Canon 5DS Roptical Y3.2 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s n n
13.

 

Canon 750Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n
14.

 

Canon 7D IIoptical Y3.0 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 10.0/s Y n
15.

 

Canon 6Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 fixed n 1/4000s 4.5/s n n
16.

 

Nikon D500optical Y3.2 / 2359 tilting Y 1/8000s 10.0/s n n
17.

 

Nikon D610optical Y3.2 / 921 fixed n 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n

Notes: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One feature that is present on the 6D Mark II, but is missing on the RP is a top-level LCD.
While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

Both cameras have an articulated rear screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This feature will be particularly
appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies.

The Canon 6D Mark II and the Canon RP both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to
capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 6D Mark II and the RP write their files to SDXC cards. The RP supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the 6D Mark II can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon EOS RP and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

 
 
Camera
Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support

1.

 

Canon 6D Mark IIYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
2.

 

Canon RPYstereo / monoYYmicro2.0Y-Y
3.

 

Canon R8Ystereo / monoYYmicro3.2Y-Y
4.

 

Canon 2000DYmono / mono–mini2.0YY-
5.

 

Canon RYstereo / monoYYmini3.1Y-Y
6.

 

Canon 77DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
7.

 

Canon 200DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
8.

 

Canon 1D X Mark IIYmono / monoYYmini3.0—
9.

 

Canon 5D Mark IVYmono / monoYYmini3.0YY-
10.

 

Canon 80DYstereo / monoYYmini2.0YY-
11.

 

Canon 5DSYmono / monoY-mini3.0—
12.

 

Canon 5DS RYmono / monoY-mini3.0—
13.

 

Canon 750DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY-
14.

 

Canon 7D IIYstereo / monoYYmini3.0—
15.

 

Canon 6DYmono / monoY-mini2.0Y–
16.

 

Nikon D500Ystereo / monoYYmini3.0YYY
17.

 

Nikon D610Ymono / monoYYmini2.0—

It is notable that the RP has a headphone jack, which makes it possible to attach external headphones
and monitor the quality of sound during the recording process. The 6D Mark II lacks such a headphone port.

Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the 6D Mark II has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates
in its EXIF data.

Both the 6D Mark II and the RP are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The 6D Mark II replaced the earlier Canon 6D, while the RP does not have a direct predecessor. Further information on the features and operation of the 6D Mark II and RP can be found, respectively, in the
Canon 6D Mark II Manual (free pdf) or the
online Canon RP Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 6D Mark II and the Canon RP? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 6D Mark II:

• Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
• Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.72x vs 0.70x).
• Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (6.5 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1200 versus 250) on a single battery charge.
• Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
• Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
• Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
• More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in June 2017).

Advantages of the Canon EOS RP:

• Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (DIGIC 8 vs DIGIC 7).
• Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
• Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
• More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
• More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 98%).
• More compact: Is smaller (133x85mm vs 144x111mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
• Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 280g or 37 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
• Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
• More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
• Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
• More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (35 percent cheaper at launch).
• More modern: Was introduced somewhat (1 year and 7 months) more recently.

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the RP emerges as the winner of the match-up (12 : 9 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges
from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera
is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

6D Mark II 09

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12 RP

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 6D Mark II and the Canon RP place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest
Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 6D Mark II or the RP. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge,
reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

Other camera comparisons

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Specifications: Canon 6D Mark II vs Canon RP

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications

Camera Model

Canon 6D Mark II
Canon RP

Camera Type

Digital single lens reflex

Mirrorless system camera

Camera Lens

Canon EF mount lenses

Canon RF mount lenses

Launch Date

June 2017

February 2019

Launch Price

USD 1,999

USD 1,299

Sensor Specs

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon RP

Sensor Technology

CMOS

CMOS

Sensor Format

Full Frame Sensor

Full Frame Sensor

Sensor Size

35.9 x 24.0 mm

35.9 x 24.0 mm

Sensor Area

861.6 mm2

861.6 mm2

Sensor Diagonal

43.2 mm

43.2 mm

Crop Factor

1.0x

1.0x

Sensor Resolution

26 Megapixels

26 Megapixels

Image Resolution

6240 x 4160 pixels

6240 x 4160 pixels

Pixel Pitch

5.76 μm

5.76 μm

Pixel Density

3.01 MP/cm2

3.01 MP/cm2

Moiré control

Anti-Alias filter

Anti-Alias filter

Movie Capability

1080/60p Video

4K/30p Video

ISO Setting

100 – 40,000 ISO

100 – 40,000 ISO

ISO Boost

50 – 102,400 ISO

50 – 102,400 ISO

Image Processor

DIGIC 7

DIGIC 8

DXO Sensor Quality (score)

85

85

DXO Color Depth (bits)

24.4

24.3

DXO Dynamic Range (EV)

11.9

11.9

DXO Low Light (ISO)

2862

2977

Screen Specs

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon RP

Viewfinder Type

Optical viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder

Viewfinder Field of View

98%

100%

Viewfinder Magnification

0.72x

0.70x

Viewfinder Resolution

2360k dots

Top-Level Screen

Control Panel

no Top Display

LCD Framing

Live View

Live View

Rear LCD Size

3.0inch

3.0inch

LCD Resolution

1040k dots

1040k dots

LCD Attachment

Swivel screen

Swivel screen

Touch Input

Touchscreen

Touchscreen

Shooting Specs

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon RP

Focus System

Phase-detect AF

On-Sensor Phase-detect

Continuous Shooting

6.5 shutter flaps/s

5 shutter flaps/s

Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations100 000 actuationsTime-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in

Fill Flash

no On-Board Flash

no On-Board Flash

Storage Medium

SDXC cards

SDXC cards

Single or Dual Card Slots

Single card slot

Single card slot

UHS card support

UHS-I

UHS-II

Connectivity Specs

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon RP

External Flash

Hotshoe

Hotshoe

USB Connector

USB 2.0

USB 2.0

HDMI Port

mini HDMI

micro HDMI

Microphone Port

External MIC port

External MIC port

Headphone Socket

no Headphone port

Headphone port

Wifi Support

Wifi built-in

Wifi built-in

Near-Field Communication

NFC built-in

no NFC

Bluetooth Support

Bluetooth built-in

Bluetooth built-in

Geotagging

GPS built-in

no internal GPS

Body Specs

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon RP

Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed

Battery Type

LP-E6N

LP-E17

Battery Life (CIPA)1200 shots per charge250 shots per charge

In-Camera Charging

no USB charging

USB charging

Body Dimensions

144 x 111 x 75 mm
(5.7 x 4.4 x 3.0 in)

133 x 85 x 70 mm
(5.2 x 3.3 x 2.8 in)

Camera Weight

765 g (27.0 oz)

485 g (17.1 oz)

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