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Canon R vs Nikon Z7

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon R and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R was manufactured very close to the Z7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R matches up vs the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z7

 R Z7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R

 Z7 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z7

 R Z7 
LaunchedSeptember 2018August 2018Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Screen resolution2100k2100kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R has got external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R and Nikon Z7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the R and the Z7.

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R and Z7 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R and Z7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon Z7 to show greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
86
focusing manually
high MP (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
87
focusing manually
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography info
Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
high MP (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
67
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count excellent (46MP)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography details
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
high MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
not so great battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging information
Nikon Z7 Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS RNikon Z7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R Nikon Z7
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-05 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 40000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5655 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 17 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 99
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2742 2668
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,299 $2,797