If you've been lusting after a full-frame mirrorless camera, but thought you couldn't afford one, it's time to reconsider. That's because the new Canon EOS RP is significantly less expensive than other full-frame mirrorless cameras, yet boasts an impressive array of advanced features, robust...

Canon’s entry-level full-frame mirrorless does a lot to appeal to enthusiast photographers, says Andy Westlake, but some might find it over-simplified

Streamlined; easy-to-use control layout with plenty of customisation; Well-integrated touchscreen interface; Compatible with EF-mount SLR lenses via supplied adapter; Fully-articulated screen affords extra compositional flexibility; Streamlined; easy-to-use control layout with plenty of...

No in-body image stabilisation; Over-simplified controls; Viewfinder visibility is poor in bright light; No in-body image stabilisation; Over-simplified controls; Viewfinder visibility is poor in bright light

The brand new EOS RP is Canon's second ever 35mm full-frame mirrorless camera. The Canon EOS RP has a 26.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 8 image processor, 4K UHD 25/24p video recording in 8-bit 4:2:2, a touch-screen interface, 4,779-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF System that can focus as low as -5EV, ISO...

These past six months have been some of the most eventual in recent memory when it comes to new photography kit. With three new mirrorless systems, all bearing full-frame fruits, a market that Sony has up until now had (almost) had to itself is now set to become a whole lot more vibrant.

Compact and light body; Very good value for money; Generous buffer - better than quoted; Very good AF performance; Responsive touchscreen

Limited native lens selection; Rolling shutter and crop in 4K video; Slightly sensitive metering system; No sensor-based image stabilization; Underwhelming battery life; Silent shooting very limited

While its competitors are going to great pains to create increasingly advanced – and increasingly expensive – high end full-frame mirrorless cameras, Canon is catering to crop sensor consumers who are looking for a full-frame option that won't break their back or their bank balance.

Svelte; lightweight body; Fully articulating screen; 4K video; Aggressively priced

Body feels small for big RF lenses; Loses the R's sensor shutter; 1.6x crop + no Dual Pixel AF in 4K; Miserly battery life

Compact and relatively light for full frame; Affordable; Brilliant Autofocus; Effective touchscreen;

Only crop 4k video; Battery life could be better; No sensor-based image stabilisation ;

Compact and relatively light for full frame; Affordable; Brilliant Autofocus; Effective touchscreen;

Only crop 4k video; Battery life could be better; No sensor-based image stabilisation ;

It's light enough to not be a burden and with razor sharp autofocus and top image quality it's what we've been waiting for from Canon

Compact and relatively light for full frame; Affordable; Brilliant Autofocus; Effective touchscreen

Only crop 4k video; Battery life could be better; No sensor-based image stabilisation

Canon seem to be gunning for those who want all the glitz and glamour of a full-frame mirrorless camera on a budget. We’re impressed that by making very clever compromises from the EOS R, this little rock star packs a hell of a punch with clever software tricks, an incredible user interface so that really anyone can pick it up and work out what to do. Where a camera of this spec might’ve intimidated a newbie, the minimal design, excellent touch screen, WiFi and Bluetooth compatibility, it’s no longer something reserved for camera boffins. For the accessibility and affordability, we're sold.

Compact and relatively light for full frame; Affordable; Brilliant Autofocus; Effective touchscreen;

Only crop 4k video; Battery life could be better; No sensor-based image stabilisation ;

Alas, we aren't being treated to Canon's high end EOS R camera, but with the Canon EOS RP we're getting a pretty interesting candidate in the mix. The Canon EOS RP is being aggressively priced at $1,299 and has the same sensor at the heart of the Canon 6D Mk II.