Canon EOS RP leaks reveal new shrunken full-frame mirrorless camera

Canon EOS RP


Rumors of the Canon EOS RP have been hotting up, and a new leak appears to have revealed pretty much everything about the upcoming compact full-frame mirrorless camera.
A series of images of the EOS RP leaked on Nokishita reveal what is essentially a compact version of the company’s first (and currently only) full-frame mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R
From the included pictures and specs, we can surmise that the EOS RP will be smaller and lighter than its predecessor. The new camera will purportedly measure 132.5 x 85.0 x 70.0mm, and weigh just 1.07 pounds; by comparison the EOS R measures 136 x 98 x 84mm and weighs 1.45 pounds.
Canon EOS RP
That’s a heck of a lot smaller, and the shrinkage seems to have sadly eliminated the top LCD, which we felt was extremely handy for quickly checking shooting settings on the EOS R. Some good news, though, is the Canon EOS RP will apparently feature an articulating screen that flips out and pivots 180 degrees, which would make the new camera an attractive choice for vloggers.

Speccing it out

Nokishita also reports that the Canon EOS RP will feature a 26.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor, likely the same one as used in the Canon 6D Mark II.
If that's indeed the case, we can speculate that the EOS RP will inherit many of the 6D Mark II’s specs, including the dual-pixel autofocus system, Digic 8 image processor, 5fps continuous shooting mode and 100-40,000 native ISO range.
According to another report, from CanonRumors, the EOS RP will come with a price tag in the region of $1,499 (about £1,160, AU$2,110) to $1,599 (about £1,230, AU$2,250). 
If correct, that would position the new camera as a direct competitor to the $1,999 (£1,899, AU$3,185) Nikon Z6 and $1,999 (£1,849, AU$3,099) Sony Alpha A7 III, which are currently the most affordable full-frame mirrorless cameras on the market.
Additionally, CanonRumors suggest that Canon will release five new RF mount lenses alongside the EOS RP. The purported lenses are as follows:
  • Canon RF 85mm f/1.2L USM
  • Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USM
  • Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
  • Canon RF 24-240mm f/4-6.3 IS USM
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
The Canon EOS RP’s rumored February 14 release date is nearly upon us, so we’ll know whether these latest leaks are the real deal soon enough.

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