The Canon R7 vs The RP - Which is Better?

Is the Canon EOS RP actually better than the Canon EOS R7? For some people, it is for sure.

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[alansach]

The RP has a full frame sensor, so if you value or need a full frame sensor, and fps aren't important to you, then yes, it's the better camera. But most people I know who have bought the R7, including myself, have done so specifically because it is a 32 megapixel APS-C camera. A ton of pixels on subject gets you closer. Crop ability is what it's all about. Reach. I have full frame cameras and love them for landscapes and everyday photography, but when I'm shooting a shy songbird, or a wolf at 120 yards, I need reach. I also need fps.

[auxmike]

RP offers an optional grip extension.
Full frame for less money is a HUGE plus!
After watching, I’m keeping my RP!

[adrianvanleeuwen]

Great video! Yes, some compelling reasons to buy an RP for portrait shooting and general photography with occasional video, if a person does not need it for fast action or high video specs. When we sold our house the professional realty photographer used an RP with ultra-wide lens and I managed to download the images to check them out. Some great stuff. The RP is great for portrait or static images like realty.

[markwiemels]

IMPORTANT UPDATE - The RP is weather sealed! I got that wrong in the video, I was told in the comments of a previous video that it was not, and just assumed that was correct given the price point. I think that makes it Canons cheapest full frame camera AND Canons cheapest weather sealed body.

[stevechan]

Thanks for the candid and detailed presentation/review. I am not a professional and I don’t shoot video, and here are my 2 cents adding to your comments:
I picked up the RP when it first came out in early 2019 and the R7 a month ago. For all intents and purposes they are the same new price when you take into considerations of the added features such as: IBIS, higher resolution, much improved auto focus, improved menu/operating system, dual cards (if you need it), bigger and commonly used battery, etc.
I absolutely agree that RP is the perfect fit for budget minded, general photography, etc. However, the R7 should be considered more suitable for photographers who do wild life photography occasionally. It’s auto focus, higher pixel, and further reach allow you to practise wild life photography without breaking your bank getting the R5 or R6. It’s particularly true if you already owned some of the older lenses such as the EF 70-300mm f4-5.6L.
By the way, I love the compact size and light weight of the RP: 17.9oz vs 22.4oz (with battery & SD card, weighted myself). The best camera is the one you can afford without going into financing!

[ChaseMaximilian]

R7 is 40% more expensive than RP on Canon website. That should tell you enough. I have RP and it’s good for what I need. In 5 years I’ll upgrade to R6 III

[shadyninja]

The answer is simple.
Get the RP if you do landscape and events and low light performance.
Get the R7 if you want speed and do sports and bird photography

[ralfhedin]

You are absolutely fantastic in making comparisons between different cameras! It is although a bit to tecnical to me. Since you have made lots of videos on the M50, could you consider making a video for those of us M50-users who are thinking of upgrading to another camera, which kind of user should choose which one of the Canon cameras?

[Bad_Wolf_Media]

Regarding the dial thing, I've seen a lot of people talking about the R7's changes, with only two wheels (top and thumb wheel). As a long-time 7DII user, this is exactly what I've been shooting with for years. No third control like more expensive cameras. The thumb wheel did move from the 7DII, but it seems to be in a better ergonomic position so you only have to move your thumb to the side, not over and down.

My principal control when I'm shooting fast in changing light conditions (I shoot concerts) is the shutter speed. I have that mapped to the thumb wheel on the 7DII, and the top dial controlling the aperture. ISO is done through the top dial with a single button-press to change it.

I can't imagine much will change with my operations with the I ever get the one I ordered.

[mattboggs]

I have an RP, never tried the R7. Yes it's true, the RP is absolutely terrible for capturing fast moving subjects. Even just shooting a model who was sort of slowly dancing around in a dress, it just kept whiffing the autofocus. So between the poor autofocus and the 4 frames per second, forget using it on anything faster than a slow walk. But I really like it for fashion and portrait shooting. The images are nice, and of course the colors are good. I prefer the color out of the RP more than my much more expensive Sony's.

[PauloRodriguesDev]

RP need a Mark II version with 4K 30FPS uncropped video, the only feature missing in this camera :(

[PWingert]

I'm considering moving up from an older SL1 and I think the RP is probably my destination.

[IMGDirect]

You can use your crop censored lenses on the R7 with the adapter, but wouldn’t recommend on the full frame camera so really the budget friendly camera is the R7.

[rayszadude]

Hoping to see comparison between RP and R10 in the future. Both of them are entry-level for full-frame mirrorless, right?

[vjqwokb]

Duel cards, useful when you want to challenge another photographer. Give him one, keep the other. I'm glad Canon has me covered on that one.

[PunjabiGymBeats]

I went with the Eos R and very happy with it., I tried R7 but didn't like handling of joystick and wheel, I will buy R6 in future.

[johnmodiba]

Thanks Mark for your response on my final decision on the RP for Portraits. Thanks.

[DUMB]

I like the idea of comparing cameras based on budget. If I use a full frame macro efs lens on the rp vs R7. Will the colors and detail be the same in the pictures?

[stargateA]

Which DSLR has this thumb wheel what are you talking about RP?I upgraded from a 550D to a R7.And the only thing that was strange at first was a bigger grip. The rear wheel with joystick is new to me, but I also found it convenient.And yes, there are a lot of new things, but also a lot of things that are a lot like my old 550D.And the advantage of the crop sensor is that it can use both lenses designed for it and lenses for full-frame cameras.And I don't think it's right to say that lenses for full-frame cameras aren't suitable for crop sensors or that they don't work well.On the contrary, with the crop factor, the camera will use the middle part of the lens, which is also of better quality.But yes, a crop camera lens doesn't work well on a full-frame camera.

[ruggedrebel]

Glad to see you got this one done! About to start watching! 💪🏼