Canon EOS M3 vs Canon EOS RP Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M3 vs EOS RP - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M3 vs Canon EOS RP Specs

EOS M3

  • Introduced in April 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110.9 x 68 x 44.4mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.7″)
  • 366g (11.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M3

EOS RP

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 26 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 40000 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount R Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 132.5 x 85 x 70mm³ (5.2″ x 3.3″ x 2.8″)
  • 485g (15.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS RP

EOS M3 vs EOS RP Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS M3 VS Canon EOS RP Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M3 a better choice

EOS M3

EOS RP
Larger lens selection (3)

7 4
Built-in flash (2)
Weighs less (2)

366g
(11.8 oz.)		 485g
(15.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

335cm³
(21 cu.in.)		 788cm³
(50 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M3 are the larger selection of lenses, the built-in flash and the lower weight than the EOS RP. Another advantage over the EOS RP: the more compact size.

The EOS M3 scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon EOS RP

EOS M3

EOS RP
Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Full frame
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 26.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 5
Auto Focus points (4)

49 4779
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 100 – 40000 ISO
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS RP are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Canon are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the superior video recording.

Yields 24 points for the EOS RP.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M3

EOS RP
Sensor cleaning
Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen
Touch screen
External microphone
WiFi
Canon EOS M3 VS Canon EOS RP Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M3 and EOS RP
EOS M3 und EOS RP, front view

Top view of cameras
EOS M3 und EOS RP, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M3

Canon EOS RP

9
24

We recommend Canon EOS RP as better choice.