Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon EOS RP

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T3 and Canon EOS RP. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS RP is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T3 were released 2018 and Canon EOS RP was released 2019. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T3 2018
Canon EOS RP 2019

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS RP has a "Canon Full Frame"-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 **
Fujifilm X-T3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS RP 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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:

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-T3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS RP has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T3 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS RP 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160

ISO range

Canon EOS RP has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T3. Canon EOS RP has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Fujifilm X-T3 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T3 160-12800
Canon EOS RP 100-40000

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 Fujifilm X-T3
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS RP

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T3 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS RP can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T3 20
Canon EOS RP 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T3 and Canon EOS RP can shoot movies.

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 weighs 539 gr (equal to 1.19 lb) which is 11% heavier than Canon EOS RP and its 485 gr (or 1.07 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T3 539 gr
1.19 lb
Canon EOS RP 485 gr
1.07 lb

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon EOS RP Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T3 and Canon EOS RP, 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
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Name Fujifilm X-T3 Canon EOS RP
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Release Year 2018 2019
Release Date 2018-09-06 2019-02-14
MSRP 1499 USD 1299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 6240 x 4160 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 26 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 DIGIC 8
Image
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 40000
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 4779
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.125× (0.75× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Frames per second 20 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or cable release) Yes (via cable or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T3
Canon EOS RP
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 390 shots 250 shots
Width 133 mm 133 mm
Height 93 mm 85 mm
Depth 59 mm 70 mm
Weight 539 gram 485 gram