Canon EOS RP EOS RP Black 2019
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS RP EOS RP Black 2019
The Canon EOS RP is widely praised as an affordable entry point into full-frame mirrorless photography, with users loving its lightweight build, excellent image quality, and user-friendly interface. Many appreciate the value for money, especially when paired with the RF 24-105mm kit lens, and note it's a great upgrade from crop-sensor DSLRs. However, common criticisms include a small and dim viewfinder, slow burst rate, limited 4K video autofocus, and poor battery life. Some users also report reliability issues and frustration with third-party lens compatibility.
Pros
- Lightweight and compact body
- Excellent image quality
- Great value for money
- User-friendly interface and menus
- Good low-light performance
Cons
- Small and dim viewfinder
- Slow burst rate
- Limited 4K video autofocus
- Poor battery life
- No in-body image stabilization
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
The Nikon Z5 II is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera that punches well above its price point. Users consistently highlight its excellent autofocus, impressive low-light performance, and comfortable ergonomics, making it a great upgrade from older DSLRs and the original Z5. While a few note minor drawbacks like the lack of a top LCD and a plastic build, the vast majority consider it an incredible value and a joy to use.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- Great low-light and high ISO capability
- Comfortable ergonomics and grip
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and compact body
Cons
- No top LCD screen
- Plastic build quality
- Limited video capabilities with crop
- No external battery charger included
- Slower buffer clearing with SD cards
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS RP EOS RP | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 26.200000762939453 MP★ | 24.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 4779 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 5 fps | 8.300000190734863 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 25 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 0.62 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 380 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS RP EOS RP Black 2019
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Canon EOS RP EOS RP Black 2019 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
