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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Introduced September 2021
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Photography Glossary

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was announced 15 months after the Z5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the R3 grades against the Z5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 R3 Z5 
IntroducedSeptember 2021July 2020Newer by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution4150k1040kCrisper screen (+3110k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon R3

		

		

			
 Z5 R3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 R3 Z5 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 comes with outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Nikon Z5 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the R3 compared to the Z5.
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R3 and Z5 is 52 and 62 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and Z5.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the age  of the cameras into account. The fresher R3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
86
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
85
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R3 Street photography info
Nikon Z5 Street photography info
70
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 has touch to focus
 weather proof
 great ISO range (102,400)
 more heavy than average in class (1,015 grams)
74
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 weather proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than competitors (675g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R3 Sports photography details
Nikon Z5 Sports photography details
88
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/64,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery life (760 per charge)
 has phase detect autofocus
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery power (470 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R3 Travel photography information
Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
70
 great battery life (760 shots)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
68
 great battery power (470 CIPA)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 heavier than competitors (675g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R3 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
86
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great ISO range (102,400)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery life (760 per charge)
 2 card slots
86
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery power (470 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R3 Vlogging features
Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
70
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (6000 x 3164 resolution)
 has microphone support
 more heavy than average in class (1,015g)
34
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic jack
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competitors (675g)
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Nikon Z5
 Canon EOS R3Nikon Z5
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R3 Nikon Z5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-09-14 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type Stacked CMOS 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Maximum native ISO 102400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 1053 273
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 27 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 4,150k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/64000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 2 2
Launch pricing $6,000 $1,399