Canon RP vs Fujifilm X100V

The Canon EOS RP and the Fujifilm X100V are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in February 2019 and February 2020. The Canon RP is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the X100V is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (Canon RP) and an APS-C (X100V) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 26.2 megapixels, whereas the Fujifilm provides 26 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

Canon RP		Fujifilm X100V
Mirrorless system camera		Fixed lens compact camera
Canon RF mount lenses		35mm f/2.0
26.2 MP, Full Frame Sensor		26 MP, APS-C Sensor
4K/30p Video		4K/30p Video
ISO 100-40,000 (50 - 102,400)		ISO 160-12,800 (80 - 51,200)
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)		Electronic viewfinder (3690k dots)
3.0 LCD, 1040k dots		3.0 LCD, 1620k dots
Swivel touchscreen		Tilting touchscreen
5 shutter flaps per second		11 shutter flaps per second
not weather sealed		Weathersealed body
250 shots per battery charge		420 shots per battery charge
133 x 85 x 70 mm, 485 g		128 x 75 x 53 mm, 478 g

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS RP and the Fujifilm X100V? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon RP and the Fujifilm X100V is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The X100V can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the Canon RP is only available in black.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Fujifilm X100V is notably smaller (15 percent) than the Canon RP. It is noteworthy in this context that the X100V is splash and dust-proof, while the Canon RP does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the X100V has a lens built in, whereas the Canon RP is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

Concerning battery life, the Canon RP gets 250 shots out of its LP-E17 battery, while the X100V can take 420 images on a single charge of its NP-W126S power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

Body Specifications

		Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life	Weather Sealing	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)		Street Price
1.		Canon RP	133 mm	85 mm	70 mm	485 g	250	n	Feb 2019	1,299
2.		Fujifilm X100V	128 mm	75 mm	53 mm	478 g	420	Y	Feb 2020	1,399
3.		Canon T8i	131 mm	103 mm	76 mm	515 g	800	n	Feb 2020	749
4.		Canon SL3	122 mm	93 mm	70 mm	449 g	1070	n	Apr 2019	599
5.		Canon T7	129 mm	101 mm	78 mm	475 g	500	n	Feb 2018	449
6.		Canon R	139 mm	98 mm	84 mm	660 g	370	Y	Sep 2018	2,299
7.		Canon 77D	131 mm	100 mm	76 mm	540 g	600	n	Feb 2017	899
8.		Canon G1 X Mark III	115 mm	78 mm	51 mm	399 g	200	Y	Oct 2017	1,299
9.		Canon SL2	122 mm	93 mm	70 mm	453 g	650	n	Jun 2017	549
10.		Canon T7i	131 mm	100 mm	76 mm	532 g	600	n	Feb 2017	749
11.		Canon M5	116 mm	89 mm	61 mm	427 g	295	n	Sep 2016	979
12.		Canon T6i	132 mm	101 mm	78 mm	555 g	440	n	Feb 2015	749
13.		Fujifilm X-T3	133 mm	93 mm	59 mm	539 g	390	Y	Sep 2018	1,499
14.		Fujifilm X100F	127 mm	75 mm	52 mm	469 g	390	n	Jan 2017	1,299
15.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	141 mm	83 mm	46 mm	495 g	350	Y	Jan 2016	1,699
16.		Fujifilm X-T2	133 mm	92 mm	49 mm	507 g	340	Y	Jul 2016	1,599
17.		Leica TL2	134 mm	69 mm	33 mm	399 g	250	n	Jul 2017	1,950
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon RP features a full frame sensor and the Fujifilm X100V an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the X100V is 57 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

With 26.2MP, the Canon RP offers a slightly higher resolution than the X100V (26MP), but the Canon RP nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 5.74μm versus 3.76μm for the X100V) due to its larger sensor. However, the X100V is a somewhat more recent model (by 11 months) than the Canon RP, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the X100V has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The Canon EOS RP has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 40000, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Fujifilm X100V are ISO 160 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-51200.

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

Sensor Characteristics

		Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports		DXO Overall
1.		Canon RP	Full Frame	26.2	6240	4160	4K/30p	..	..	..		..
2.		Fujifilm X100V	APS-C	26.0	6240	4160	4K/30p	..	..	..		..
3.		Canon T8i	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/24p	..	..	..		..
4.		Canon SL3	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/25p	..	..	..		..
5.		Canon T7	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	..	..	..		..
6.		Canon R	Full Frame	30.1	6720	4480	4K/30p	24.5	13.5	2742		89
7.		Canon 77D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.3	971		78
8.		Canon G1 X Mark III	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..		..
9.		Canon SL2	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.4	1041		79
10.		Canon T7i	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..		..
11.		Canon M5	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.4	12.4	1262		77
12.		Canon T6i	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.7	12.0	919		71
13.		Fujifilm X-T3	APS-C	26.0	6240	4160	4K/60p	..	..	..		..
14.		Fujifilm X100F	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..		..
15.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..		..
16.		Fujifilm X-T2	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/30p	..	..	..		..
17.		Leica TL2	APS-C	24.1	6014	4014	4K/30p	..	..	..		..

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (4K/30p).

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder. However, the one in the X100V offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the Canon RP (3690k vs 2360k dots). The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon RP and Fujifilm X100V in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

Core Features

		Camera Model	Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots)	Control Panel (yes/no)	LCD Size (inch)	LCD Resolution (000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Touch Screen (yes/no)	Mech Shutter Speed	Shutter Flaps (1/sec)	Built-in Flash (yes/no)	Built-in Image Stab
1.		Canon RP	2360	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	n	n
2.		Fujifilm X100V	3690	n	3.0	1620	tilting	Y	1/4000s	11.0	Y	n
3.		Canon T8i	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	7.5	Y	n
4.		Canon SL3	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
5.		Canon T7	optical	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
6.		Canon R	3690	Y	3.2	2100	swivel	Y	1/8000s	8.0	n	n
7.		Canon 77D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
8.		Canon G1 X Mark III	2360	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/2000s	9.0	Y	Y
9.		Canon SL2	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
10.		Canon T7i	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
11.		Canon M5	2360	n	3.2	1620	tilting	Y	1/4000s	9.0	Y	n
12.		Canon T6i	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
13.		Fujifilm X-T3	3690	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/8000s	11.0	n	n
14.		Fujifilm X100F	2360	n	3.0	1040	fixed	n	1/4000s	8.0	Y	n
15.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	2360	n	3.0	1620	fixed	n	1/8000s	8.0	n	n
16.		Fujifilm X-T2	2360	n	3.0	1040	tilting	n	1/8000s	8.0	n	n
17.		Leica TL2	optional	n	3.7	1230	fixed	Y	1/4000s	7.0	n	n

One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The X100V has one, while the Canon RP does not. While the built-in flash of the X100V is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the X100V is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Canon RP and the Fujifilm X100V both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the Canon RP and the X100V write their files to SDXC cards. The Canon RP supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the X100V can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS RP and Fujifilm X100V and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

		Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Microphone	Internal Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
1.		Canon RP	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
2.		Fujifilm X100V	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	3.1	Y	-	Y
3.		Canon T8i	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	Y
4.		Canon SL3	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	Y
5.		Canon T7	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
6.		Canon R	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	mini	3.1	Y	-	Y
7.		Canon 77D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
8.		Canon G1 X Mark III	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
9.		Canon SL2	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
10.		Canon T7i	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
11.		Canon M5	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
12.		Canon T6i	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
13.		Fujifilm X-T3	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.1	Y	-	Y
14.		Fujifilm X100F	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	-
15.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	-
16.		Fujifilm X-T2	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	3.0	Y	-	-
17.		Leica TL2	Y	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	3.0	Y	-	-

Both the Canon RP and the X100V are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The X100V replaced the earlier Fujifilm X100F, while the Canon RP does not have a direct predecessor. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Fujifilm websites.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon RP and the Fujifilm X100V? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS RP:

• Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
• Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
• Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
• More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
• Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
• Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
• More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
• Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.70x vs 0.52x).
• More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
• More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
• More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
• Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
• More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in February 2019).

Advantages of the Fujifilm X100V:

• Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
• More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (3690k vs 2360k dots).
• More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1620k vs 1040k dots).
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (11 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
• Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the Canon RP necessitates an extra lens.
• More compact: Is smaller (128x75mm vs 133x85mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
• Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the Canon RP).
• Longer lasting: Gets more shots (420 versus 250) out of a single battery charge.
• Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
• Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
• Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
• More modern: Was introduced somewhat (11 months) more recently.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the match-up finishes in a tie (13 points each). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon RP and the Fujifilm X100V place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the Canon RP and the X100V in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Expert Camera Reviews

		Camera   Model	AP   score	CL   score	DPR   score	EPZ   score	PB   score	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)			Street Price
1.		Canon RP	4/5	+	..	4.5/5	4/5	Feb 2019	1,299
2.		Fujifilm X100V	5/5	+ +	86/100	5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2020	1,399
3.		Canon T8i	4.5/5	+	80/100	4/5	3.5/5	Feb 2020	749
4.		Canon SL3	..	o	79/100	4/5	4/5	Apr 2019	599
5.		Canon T7	..	o	..	3.5/5	3.5/5	Feb 2018	449
6.		Canon R	4/5	o	79/100	4.5/5	4/5	Sep 2018	2,299
7.		Canon 77D	4.5/5	..	82/100	4.5/5	4/5	Feb 2017	899
8.		Canon G1 X Mark III	5/5	+	79/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Oct 2017	1,299
9.		Canon SL2	4/5	+ +	78/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jun 2017	549
10.		Canon T7i	4.5/5	..	80/100	4.5/5	4/5	Feb 2017	749
11.		Canon M5	4/5	+	82/100	4/5	4/5	Sep 2016	979
12.		Canon T6i	5/5	..	75/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	749
13.		Fujifilm X-T3	5/5	+ +	88/100	5/5	5/5	Sep 2018	1,499
14.		Fujifilm X100F	5/5	+	83/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2017	1,299
15.		Fujifilm X-Pro2	..	+	83/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2016	1,699
16.		Fujifilm X-T2	5/5	+ +	86/100	4.5/5	5/5	Jul 2016	1,599
17.		Leica TL2	3.5/5	..	..	4/5	4/5	Jul 2017	1,950
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon RP vs Fujifilm X100V

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

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