Canon EOS RP kit: full-frame value, but not for speed chasers

Yes — the Canon EOS RP Camera + RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Lens is worth buying at £810.50 if you want an affordable entry into Canon full-frame with a versatile kit lens, but it is not the best pick if you prioritise fast action, advanced video, or the latest autofocus tech. With a 4.5/5 rating from 43 reviews and the current price at the all-time lowest £810.50, this kit is attractive on value alone.

First impressions

The EOS RP is one of Canon’s smallest and lightest EOS R bodies, and that matters if you want full-frame without carrying a large DSLR-style setup. The included RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM lens makes the package immediately usable for travel, everyday photography, and casual video, with a focal range that covers wide-angle to short telephoto.

What do you actually get for £810.50?

The key selling points are the 26.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, DIGIC 8 processing, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a vari-angle touchscreen, OLED electronic viewfinder, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and 4K movie support. Canon also highlights in-camera DLO and Dual Sensing IS, plus compatibility with RF lenses and existing EF/EF-S lenses via the EF-EOS R Mount Adapter. That lens flexibility is important for anyone already invested in Canon glass.

The bundled RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM is a practical kit lens rather than a premium optic. Its appeal is range and convenience: it is compact, stabilised, and suited to mixed shooting rather than specialist work. For many buyers, that is exactly what makes the kit useful.

How does the EOS RP perform in real use?

For stills, the EOS RP’s 26.2MP full-frame sensor is the headline feature. Full-frame gives you more room for subject separation and typically better low-light potential than APS-C alternatives like the Canon EOS R50, which costs £659.00 and uses a 24.2MP APS-C sensor. The EOS RP also benefits from Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF, which is a proven autofocus system for general photography and everyday shooting.

For handling, the vari-angle touchscreen is a genuine strength. It helps with low-angle street shots, overhead framing, self-shooting, and awkward compositions, while the OLED EVF gives you a more traditional way to frame outdoors. The lightweight body makes it easier to carry than larger full-frame options, including the Canon EOS R6 Mark II body at £1799.00.

Video is more mixed. Canon includes 4K movies, but the listing does not position this as a video-first body, and the RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM lens is a slow-aperture zoom rather than a cinema-style option. If your priority is serious video, the EOS RP is less compelling than the Canon EOS R8 at £1098.00, or the R6 Mark II with 4K 60p and up to 8-stops IS.

Build quality and usability

The EOS RP’s small, lightweight design is one of its biggest advantages, but it also signals where Canon kept costs down. This is not a rugged, high-end body built for demanding professional abuse. The interface is described as intuitive, and that should suit buyers moving up from a smartphone or entry-level camera.

The lens mount strategy is also a strength: native RF lenses are supported, and EF/EF-S lenses can be used with the adapter. That makes the EOS RP more practical than systems that lock you into a narrow lens ecosystem.

Is it good value for money?

At £810.50, this kit is excellent value if you want full-frame on a budget and can live with a slower kit lens. The 59% saving from the £1999.99 RRP is substantial, and the current price is the all-time lowest recorded price. Compared with the Canon EOS R8 at £1098.00, the EOS RP is cheaper, but the R8 is the more modern body and scores slightly higher at 4.6/5.

Against the Canon EOS R50 at £659.00, the EOS RP offers the larger full-frame sensor, which is the main reason to pay more. Against the R6 Mark II at £1799.00, you save a lot of money, but you give up a much more capable body for action and video.

Who should buy it?

Buy this if you want affordable Canon full-frame image quality, a compact body, and a lens kit that can cover most everyday shooting. Skip it if you want the fastest autofocus, the strongest 4K video spec, or a body that feels ready for heavy professional use.

How does the Canon EOS RP compare to alternatives?

The EOS RP sits between the cheaper EOS R50 and the far more expensive EOS R6 Mark II. The R50 is cheaper at £659.00 and has a 4.6★ rating, but its APS-C sensor is not full-frame. The R8 costs £1098.00 and also has a 4.6★ rating, so it is the better buy for performance-minded users. The R6 Mark II is the premium option at £1799.00, with 40fps shooting, 4K 60p, and up to 8-stops IS, but it is far beyond this kit in price and capability.

The EOS RP’s appeal is simplicity: full-frame, Canon colour, useful lens compatibility, and a low entry price. Its weakness is that it is an older-feeling body in a lineup where Canon has since moved on.