Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS RP
Canon EOS RP has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS 6D Mark II is the better pick for landscapes; the EOS RP is better for beginners, travel, vlogging.
Choose the EOS 6D Mark II for
- more resolution (26.2MP vs 26MP)
- faster bursts (6.5fps vs 5fps)
- weather sealing
Choose the EOS RP for
- a lighter body (485g vs 765g)
- a lower price (from £334)
- stronger video (4K 24p (crop))
- more lenses in our database (36 vs 17)
- a newer design (2019)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS 6D Mark II | EOS RP |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 26.2MP | Full frame, 26MP |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S (DSLR) | Canon RF (full frame) |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Burst | 6.5 fps | 5 fps |
| Readout | OVF | — |
| Max ISO | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 1080p 60p | 4K 24p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Electronic |
| Weight | 765 g | 485 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E6NH | Canon LP-E17 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £424–634 | £334–484 |
| Native lenses in our database | 17 (10 third-party) | 36 (14 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | EOS RP |
| Everyday & travel | EOS RP |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | EOS 6D Mark II |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | EOS RP |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS 6D Mark II uses Canon EF / EF-S (17 lenses in our database, 10 third-party) and the EOS RP uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E6NH vs Canon LP-E17 (about £45).
EOS 6D Mark II compatible lenses → · EOS RP compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS 6D Mark II better than the Canon EOS RP?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS 6D Mark II offers more resolution (26.2MP vs 26MP), faster bursts (6.5fps vs 5fps), weather sealing; the EOS RP offers a lighter body (485g vs 765g), a lower price (from £334), stronger video (4K 24p (crop)).
Which is better for video, the EOS 6D Mark II or the EOS RP?
The EOS RP is stronger for video: EOS 6D Mark II records 1080p 60p, EOS RP records 4K 24p (crop).
Which is cheaper, the EOS 6D Mark II or the EOS RP?
The EOS 6D Mark II costs No longer sold new new and from £424 used at MPB; the EOS RP costs No longer sold new new and from £334 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS 6D Mark II lenses on the EOS RP?
Not directly. The EOS 6D Mark II uses Canon EF / EF-S and the EOS RP uses Canon RF / RF-S; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.