SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV vs Canon EOS RP
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 30.4MP Canon EF-mount body against Canon's 26.2MP Canon RF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
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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)
Canon EOS RP Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (4779pts vs 61pts)
- ✓Lighter Body (485g vs 890g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV30.4 MP
✓ +4.2 MPCanon EOS RP26.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Frame CMOS
Canon EOS RPFull Frame Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV36.0 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS RP35.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS RP3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EF
Canon EOS RPCanon RF
Image Processor
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDIGIC 6+
Canon EOS RPDIGIC 8
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61-Point High Density Reticular AF
Canon EOS RPDual Pixel CMOS AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV61 points
Canon EOS RP4,779 points
✓ +4718 ptsAI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS RPDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2 fpsCanon EOS RP5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2 fpsCanon EOS RP5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV7 fps
✓ +2 fpsCanon EOS RP5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS RP1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS RPNo 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 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI
Canon EOS RP4K24 Cropped
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV4K30 DCI at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS RP4K24 Cropped at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV8-bit 4:2:2 Motion JPEG / Log
Canon EOS RP8-bit 4:2:0 Internal
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS RPFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS RP3.5mm 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 5D Mark IV1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Canon EOS RPSingle SD UHS-II Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Canon EOS RP2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV900 shots
✓ +650 shotsCanon EOS RP250 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV890 g
Canon EOS RP485 g
✓ 405g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm
Canon EOS RP132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0 mm
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