Canon EOS RP
Nikon Z Z9
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS RP
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 Z Z9
The Nikon Z9 is widely praised as a flagship mirrorless camera that delivers outstanding image quality, blazing-fast autofocus, and robust build quality. Enthusiasts and professionals alike appreciate its continuous firmware updates, which have added valuable features and refined performance. While some users note its substantial weight and learning curve, the overwhelming consensus is that it is one of the best cameras available, offering exceptional versatility and reliability.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus speed and accuracy
- Superb image quality and color
- Robust build and weather sealing
- Long battery life
- Continuous firmware updates
Cons
- Heavy and bulky body
- Steep learning curve
- High price point
- Requires new Z-mount lenses for full benefit
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS RP | Nikon Z Z9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | stacked CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 26.200000762939453 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 64★ |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 4779 | Phase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 5 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 5 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 25 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 100 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 | N-RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.48 kg★ | 1.16 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 700 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS RP
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Nikon Z Z9
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.