The lowest-priced camera in the Canon R system lacks almost nothing that is needed for ambitious photography in 35mm format. The only thing you have to do without is an integrated image stabiliser, which Canon only offers with the R6. The RP, which is particularly small and light in relation to its sensor size, receives our "compact 35mm" recommendation.
The EOS RP does not have to hide from the much more expensive EOS R in terms of image quality. Only the somewhat weak battery and the limitations in video recording tarnish the otherwise very good overall image of the camera. A good choice for EOS fans.
The EOS RP offers excellent value for money. Compared to the R, it has the advantages of lower weight, interval shooting and focus bracketing.
What impressed us most about the slim Canon EOS RP was the simple operating concept with touch display and few buttons. It appeals to photographers who like to work with semi- or full-automatics instead of adjusting manually. The measured values are decent, but the aggressive standard noise reduction is conspicuous, resulting in strikingly soft JPEG images...
If you are on a tight budget, you have to choose: get every motif with the Sony Cybershot HX350 (300 euros) or take really good photos with the Nikon D3500 (340 euros). If you want to spend more but take less with you, go for the Sony Cybershot RX100 VI (1140 euros), a mini camera with maxi quality...
