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Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS 5D Mark IV

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 26.2MP Canon RF-mount body against Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body.

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Canon EOS RP Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (4779pts vs 61pts)
  • ✓Lighter Body (485g vs 890g)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Advantages5 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (30.4MP vs 26.2MP)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (7fps vs 5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (7fps vs 5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (7fps vs 5fps)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (900shots vs 250shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS RP26.2 MP
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +4.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS RPFull Frame Dual Pixel CMOS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS RP35.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS RP3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS RPCanon RF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS RPDIGIC 8
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS RPDual Pixel CMOS AF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS RP4,779 points
✓ +4718 pts
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS RPDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS RP5 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS RP5 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS RP5 fps
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS RP1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS RPNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS RP4K24 Cropped
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS RP4K24 Cropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS RP8-bit 4:2:0 Internal
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS RPFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS RP3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS RPSingle SD UHS-II Slot
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS RP2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS RP250 shots
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +650 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS RP485 g
✓ 405g Lighter
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS RP132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0 mm
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
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