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Canon R vs Nikon Z9

Portability
62 Imaging
78 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Canon R vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Released September 2018
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
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Canon R vs Nikon Z9 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon R versus Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R was launched 4 years earlier than the Z9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the R scores versus the Z9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2100k2089kCrisper display (+11k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R

		

		

			
 Z9 R 
ReleasedOctober 2021September 2018Fresher by 38 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R Z9 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display size
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R enjoys exterior measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R versus the Z9.
Canon R vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and Z9 is 62 and 51 respectively.
Canon R vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Z9.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon Z9 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older R is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography highlights
86
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
88
 you can focus manually
 fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R Street photography advice
Nikon Z9 Street photography advice
73
 screen can move to multiple angles
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (40,000)
 no image stabilization
70
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than others (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R Sports photography features
Nikon Z9 Sports photography features
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery life (370 shots)
90
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (740 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R Travel photography advice
Nikon Z9 Travel photography advice
73
 environment proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 sensor resolution is excellent (30 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery life (370 shots)
65
 good battery power (740 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 more heavy than others (1,340 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
77
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
 sensor resolution is excellent (30MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (40,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery life (370 CIPA)
87
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery power (740 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R Vlogging information
Nikon Z9 Vlogging information
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes mic socket
 no image stabilization
32
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 great video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others (1,340 grams)
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Canon R vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS RNikon Z9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R Nikon Z9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-05 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor 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, 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 format    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 5655 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
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 photographs 740 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 1 2
Price at launch $2,299 $5,500