Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS 1000D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS RP and Canon EOS 1000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS RP were released 2019 and Canon EOS 1000D was released 2008. That is a 11 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS RP | 2019 |
| Canon EOS 1000D | 2008 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS RP is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1000D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS RP has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS 1000D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS RP | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS 1000D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS RP has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1000D has 10,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS RP |
26 MP
25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160 |
| Canon EOS 1000D |
10,1 MP
10077696 pixels 3888 x 2592 |
Canon EOS RP has a 158 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1000D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS RP has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1000D. Canon EOS RP has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Canon EOS 1000D has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS RP | 100-40000 |
| Canon EOS 1000D | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS RP belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS RP
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1000D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS RP can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS RP | 5 |
| Canon EOS 1000D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS RP. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1000D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1000D weighs 502 gr (equal to 1.11 lb) which is 4% heavier than Canon EOS RP and its 485 gr (or 1.07 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS RP | 485 gr 1.07 lb |
| Canon EOS 1000D | 502 gr 1.11 lb |
Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS 1000D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS RP and Canon EOS 1000D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Name | Canon EOS RP | Canon EOS 1000D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2019-02-14 | 2008-06-10 |
| MSRP | 1299 USD | 729 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6240 x 4160 pixels | 3888 x 2592 pixels |
| Megapixels | 26 MP | 10,1 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 40000 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 4779 | 7 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | N/A |
| Screen size | 3” | 2.5” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× | 0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 13 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via cable or smartphone) | Yes (E3 connector) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS RP |
Canon EOS 1000D |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Canon LP-E5 Li-Ion
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 250 shots | N/A |
| Width | 133 mm | 126 mm |
| Height | 85 mm | 98 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm | 65 mm |
| Weight | 485 gram | 502 gram |