Canon R vs Nikon Z7
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Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z7
R | Z7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R
Z7 | R |
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Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z7
R | Z7 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | August 2018 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 2100k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Canon EOS R | Nikon Z7 | |
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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 |