Reasons to choose EOS RP
Released in 2019, EOS RP has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 26.2 MP effective resolution, and a 485 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS RP
vs Nikon Z6
VS
Sensor area
862 mm²
EOS RP858 mm²
Z6- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.4%
The EOS RP has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS RPMetricZ6
26.2 MPEffective pixels24.5 MP
35.9 × 24Sensor35.9 × 23.9
5.73 µmPixel pitch5.92 µm
32.89 µm²Pixel area35.02 µm²
3.04 MP/cm²Pixel density2.86 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
485 gWeight585 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageXQD
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS RP has the larger sensor area. The EOS RP has the lighter body. The EOS RP has the higher effective resolution. The EOS RP is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Z6
Released in 2018, Z6 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.5 MP effective resolution, and a 585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.