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Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Released September 2018
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon R and Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R was revealed 3 years prior to the Z7 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R matches up vs the Z7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z7 II

 R Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Canon R

 Z7 II R 
RevealedOctober 2020September 2018Newer by 25 months

Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z7 II

 R Z7 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution2100k2100kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R provides physical 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) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R compared to the Z7 II.

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R and Z7 II is 62 and 61 respectively.

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R and Z7 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z7 II to provide you with more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography info
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
86
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
88
manual focus
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography information
Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (370 per charge)
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography advice
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is excellent (30MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count high (46MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography info
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (370 CIPA)
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging information
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Canon R vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Nikon Z7 II
 Canon EOS RNikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R Nikon Z7 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-05 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 40000 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 5655 493
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 17 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (1.46 lb) 705 gr (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 420 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail cost $2,299 $2,997