Canon EOS R EOS RP Black

The Canon EOS RP's autofocus is the absolute best right now, with 4779 AF points landing in the 99th percentile. But the 5fps burst rate and missing stabilization drag the overall experience down. It's a solid full-frame travel kit if you can live with the compromises.

The autofocus is the headline act. 4779 AF points puts this camera in the 99th percentile of everything we've tested. That's the absolute best right now, or at least tied for it. The Nano USM in the 24-240mm lens is fast and nearly silent, which makes a real difference when you're tracking a moving subject during video. The EVF is also impressive at 2.4M dots, landing in the 87th percentile. You'll get a clear, detailed view through the finder.

But the burst rate is where things fall apart. 5fps mechanical puts it in the 33rd percentile, which is mediocre for anything moving faster than a leisurely walk. The sensor is fine at 26.2MP, about average in our database. Video is also middle of the pack at the 60th percentile, with 4K UHD 2160p available but no stabilization to smooth things out. The battery sits at the 46th percentile, so you'll want a spare for a full day out.

Against the Sony a7R V, the Canon gets absolutely smoked on resolution and burst speed, but the RP's autofocus holds its own surprisingly well. The Nikon Z9 is in a completely different league for speed and video, but it costs several times more. The Fujifilm X-H2S beats the RP on burst rate and video features, though it's an APS-C sensor, so you lose the full-frame advantage. The Panasonic Lumix S5 II offers in-body stabilization that the RP completely lacks, which matters a lot for handheld video. The OM System OM-1 has better weather sealing and stabilization too. The RP's main edge is that 99th percentile autofocus and the convenience of that 24-240mm lens in a single kit.

The kit runs between $1,724 and $1,748 in the US across three listings. For a full-frame mirrorless camera with a 10x zoom lens, that's not outrageous, but it's also not the bargain it once was. You're paying for the autofocus system and the convenience of that 24-240mm range. The problem is that the weak burst rate, missing stabilization, and fixed display mean you're making real compromises at this price. If you can find it closer to the lower end of that range, it's a more reasonable deal. At the top end, you're getting into territory where competitors start looking more attractive.

The Canon EOS RP with the RF 24-240mm kit lens is a weird mix of impressive and frustrating. The autofocus system is the star here, sitting in the 99th percentile of our database with 4779 AF points. That's genuinely best-in-class stuff. But then you hit the 5fps burst shooting, which lands in the 33rd percentile, and you remember this is a budget full-frame body from 2019 wearing a superzoom lens. The 26.2MP sensor is solid, middle of the pack at the 63rd percentile, and the 2.4M dot EVF is a standout at the 87th percentile. But the 3.15 inch fixed display is underwhelming, and there's no in-body stabilization to speak of.

For photography, this kit scores 60.2 out of 100 in our system. That's decent but not thrilling. The beginner score of 53.9 tells you it's approachable, but the vlogging score of 29.7 is a real letdown. If you're buying this as a travel camera with that 10x zoom lens, you'll get a lot of range without lens swaps. Just don't expect it to keep up with fast action or shaky handheld video.

Skip this if you shoot action, sports, or wildlife. The 5fps burst rate is a weak spot, and without in-body stabilization, handheld video will be shaky. Vloggers should definitely look elsewhere, given the 29.7 out of 100 vlogging score and the fixed display that won't flip toward you. If you need weather sealing for outdoor adventures, this camera doesn't have it. And if battery life is a priority, the 46th percentile ranking means you'll be carrying spares.

The Canon EOS RP with the RF 24-240mm lens is a camera for people who want full-frame image quality and a huge zoom range without carrying multiple lenses. The autofocus is genuinely excellent, and the EVF is better than most. But the 5fps burst, missing stabilization, and fixed display are real compromises that show up in everyday use. If you mostly shoot still subjects, travel, or family photos, this kit works. If you need speed, video smoothness, or a tilting screen, look elsewhere.