Tech head-to-head
Canon EOS RPvsFujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-T3 takes 3 of the 5 axes to Canon EOS RP's 1, and Value lands level. Overall it is 8.2 to 7.8.
Canon EOS RP
Canon
7.8
The lightest way into full frame. Canon colors and easy menus, held back by battery life and video.
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Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm
8.2
Dials on top, 10-bit 4K inside, and the X-T4's sensor for a lot less. It gives up stabilization.
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Where they diverge
The widest gap is Design, Fujifilm X-T3 ahead 8.8 to 7.8. They come closest on Durability, 7.8 to 7.4. Left of center is Canon EOS RP, right is Fujifilm X-T3.
Which one to pick
Take the Canon EOS RP
Leads on Ease of use.
- You have Canon EF lenses and want full frame without changing systems
- Weight decides whether the camera comes along at all
- You're coming from a phone or a Canon Rebel and want menus that make sense
Take the Fujifilm X-T3
Leads on Performance, Durability and Design.
- You like setting shutter speed and ISO on physical dials before the camera is even on
- Video matters and you want 10-bit footage without paying for a newer body
- You want a smaller kit, and APS-C lenses are part of the appeal
Value scores identically, so that axis can't break the tie.
What each one gets wrong
Canon EOS RP
- You shoot video, since 4K carries a heavy crop and loses Dual Pixel autofocus
- You'd go through a battery before lunch and hate carrying spares
Fujifilm X-T3
- You shoot handheld in low light with unstabilized primes
- Battery life is a sore point, since one NP-W126S rarely lasts a full day
Specs, side by side
| Spec | Canon EOS RP | Fujifilm X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 26.2MP full-frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Stabilization | None in body | None in body |
| Burst | Up to 5 fps | 11 fps mechanical, 30 fps electronic (1.25x crop) |
| Video | 4K up to 24p (1.6x crop) | 4K up to 60p, 10-bit |
| Card slots | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Battery | LP-E17, about 250 shots (CIPA) | NP-W126S |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
Rankings they both appear in
Questions
- Canon EOS RP or Fujifilm X-T3 — which should I buy?
- Fujifilm X-T3 leads on Performance, Durability and Design. If Ease of use matters more to you, take the Canon EOS RP instead.
- Is 0.4 a real difference?
- Barely. Canon EOS RP averages 7.8 and Fujifilm X-T3 averages 8.2, and the total is the plain average of 5 axes, so 0.4 is what one axis moving 2.0 looks like after averaging. The axis split, 3-1, tells you more.
- Which one ranks higher in "Used mirrorless bodies that still earn their keep"?
- Fujifilm X-T3 sits at #2 in "Used mirrorless bodies that still earn their keep", Canon EOS RP at #4.