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Canon R vs Nikon Z30

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon R vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
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Canon R vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon R and Nikon Z30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the R (Full frame) and Z30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R was launched 4 years earlier than the Z30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the R grades versus the Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z30

 R Z30 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon R

 Z30 R 
AnnouncedJune 2022September 2018Fresher by 46 months

Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z30

 R Z30 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R comes with outside measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R vs the Z30.

Canon R vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and Z30 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Canon R vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Z30.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon R will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older R will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography information
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
megapixel count high (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography info
Nikon Z30 Street photography info
73
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography factors
Nikon Z30 Sports photography factors
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
76
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography information
Nikon Z30 Travel photography information
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count high (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (370 shots)
78
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography info
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
bad battery power (370 shots)
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Nikon Z30
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (405g)
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Canon R vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Nikon Z30
 Canon EOS RNikon Z30
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R Nikon Z30
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-05 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 40000 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 5655 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 17 35
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 405 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $2,299 $650