Looking at Canon EOS R kits

davidwien wrote:

After one year using the RP, I upgraded to the R6. This was because I was amazed how much money I had saved during the lockdown.

I would not go back for several reasons.

a) IBIS

b) the sensor protection when changing lenses.

c) the controls are in better places for me. The lock button is more practical.

d) the side entry of the SD cards.

e) the more visible display of the horizon in the viewfinder.

Non show-stopper disadvantages of the R6 are that it is heavier and does not have the additional scene settings on the mode switch. The difference in file size is not an issue for me.

However, last week I went out with the RP by mistake and when I looked at the results I was not disappointed. I repeated the shots of local buildings the following day with the R6 and they were pretty close. But then, with care I can get excellent results from the Sony Rx100. The difference between the three cameras is not proportional to their retail price.

For me, the R6 gives an even cleaner result than the RP and it is even better in low light, but the latter is no slouch and I can get excellent results with it. I should, however. admit that I always shoot raw and process in PhotoLab.

I would say: if the price difference is a problem and you have to persuade yourself really hard to swing for the R6, buy the RP and enjoy it, as I have. You can always upgrade in the next generation of R cameras!

David

Thanks for your thoughts on both cameras!

I woke up this morning thinking "What are you thinking, spending that much!!" So I'm leaning towards the RP again. I've been going through the detailed review on here as I get time to sit down.

And you're right, what's the worst that can happen? No matter how you slice it, it's a huge step up from the SX50. And I can always upgrade later - the lenses will fit!