Canon R vs Nikon Z8
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![Canon EOS R front Canon EOS R front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R/Canon-R-front.jpg)
![Nikon Z8 front Nikon Z8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z8/Nikon-Z8-front.jpg)
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Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Released September 2018
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Announced May 2023
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Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon R vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).
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The R was revealed 5 years before the Z8 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R scores against the Z8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Nikon Z8. The full galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z8
R | Z8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 2089k | Sharper display (+11k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R
Z8 | R | |||
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Announced | May 2023 | ![]() | September 2018 | More modern by 56 months |
Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z8
R | Z8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.20" | Identical display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R offers exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has proportions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R vs Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the R vs the Z8.
![Canon R vs Nikon Z8 size comparison Canon R vs Nikon Z8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R-vs-Nikon-Z8-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R and Z8 is 62 and 55 respectively.
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Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Z8.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon Z8 to offer more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon R vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison Canon R vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R-vs-Nikon-Z8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R-vs-Nikon-Z8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R vs Nikon Z8 Specifications
Canon EOS R | Nikon Z8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS R | Nikon Z8 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-09-05 | 2023-05-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked 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 megapixels | 46 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 | 8256 x 5504 |
Highest native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 5655 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
Available lenses | 17 | 46 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3.20 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 2,089k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 900 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lb) | 910 gr (2.01 lb) |
Dimensions | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 89 | 98 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.5 | 14.2 |
DXO Low light score | 2742 | 2548 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD card (UHS-II supported) | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch price | $2,299 | $3,999 |