Full-frame has long been the gold standard for many professional photographers looking to marry superb image quality with high-speed performance. However, full-frame has also been opened up to amateurs and smartphone upgraders, too, by way of shoestring models like the Canon EOS RP.
Released in March 2019 for just $1,299 / £1,399, the five-year-old entry-level mirrorless model remains an excellent camera today and it just dropped to its lowest-ever price, just $899 at Adorama in the US or £799 at London Camera Exchange in the UK.
Arguably the best deal in the US is picking up the EOS RP with 24-104mm F4-7.1 lens for $1,199 at Adorama – that’s around half the price it was at launch in 2019.
Today’s best Canon EOS RP deal in the US
Today’s best UK deal for the Canon EOS RP
We awarded 4.5 stars to the now $900 / £800 camera in our Canon EOS RP review, saying it is a “much more compelling proposition for those looking to move to full-frame mirrorless shooting than pricier the EOS R“.
It packs a 26.2MP full-frame sensor for sharp photos with natural color, a 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen ideal for selfies, Canon‘s highly regarded dual-pixel autofocus, plus a respectable 5fps burst shooting.
Naturally you’ll sacrifice high-end features such as weather-sealing and in-body image stablization, while 4K video is cropped and battery life is a sub-par 250-shots.
However, the EOS RP is even easier to recommend now than in was at launch because Canon has been particularly active making new RF lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras.
Back in 2019 there were so few lenses, but in 2024 there are superb lens options for any budget, including compact lenses to match the small body of the EOS RP. We recently wrote a piece celebrating the EOS R camera system turning 5 that further unpacks why cameras like the EOS RP are worth looking into today.
We’ve also got a best Canon camera guide for you to compare the models across all budgets, while our best camera for photography guide covers your options from other brands, too, including the excellent Nikon Z5 which is another cheap full-frame mirrorless shooter.
US shoppers can check out our coverage of the upcoming Memorial Day sales for more recommendations on all things tech – laptops, TVs, headphones, and other categories.
