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Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

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The RP wins 4 of 7 scored specs (resolution, burst, weight); the Z5 wins 3 (stabilization, battery (cipa)). The RP is $198 cheaper.

4 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, burst, weight.
3 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, battery (cipa).An entry full-frame Nikon with dual card slots and stabilization but slow 4.5 fps bursts; suits portrait, travel and landscape shooters on a budget.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS RP132.5 × 85 × 70 mm · 485 g
  • Nikon Z5134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm · 675 g

Where they differ

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RPZ5
PRICE & SCORE
Price$799BEST$997
CameraFits score5.36.4BEST
PHOTO
Resolution26.2 MPBEST24.3 MP
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.5 fpsBEST4.5 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.None5 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/4000 mech1/8000 mech
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People · down to −5 EV—
VIDEO
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 24p4K 30p
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.250 shots470 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.485 gBEST675 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.2.36M-dot, 0.7×3.69M-dot, 0.8×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingTilting
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x SD UHS-II2x SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFNikon Z
Native lenses60+50+

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