Originally launched in March 2019, the EOS RP offered a compact body with a full-frame sensor at a more accessible price point than the EOS R, opening the RF mount up to a much wider range of users.
Coming back to 2025, and although it is still available new, it’s the used Canon RP that has captured our interest, which is mainly due to its incredibly attractive price in the second-hand market.
So if you’re wondering whether it still holds up for photography, especially for landscapes or travel, this hands-on buying guide will help you decide. We’ve taken it out with a used Canon RF 15-30mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens to see how they perform for real-world shooting.
We also cover typical prices, image quality, handling and who it’s best suited to, whether you’re upgrading from another camera to full-frame, a smartphone, or want a second body as a backup. If you’re looking at used Canon gear under £1,000, the RP could be a surprisingly capable option. So let’s take a look at the release price, used value and why it might be one of the best budget full-frame cameras in 2025.
