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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon R3 and Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was unveiled 3 years after the Z7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R3 scores versus the Z7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z7

 R3 Z7 
LaunchedSeptember 2021August 2018More modern by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution4150k2100kCrisper screen (+2050k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R3

 Z7 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z7

 R3 Z7 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 has got outer dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R3 and the Z7.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and Z7 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and Z7.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z7 to render extra detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern R3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
great resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Nikon Z7
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than others in class (1,015g)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/64,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (760 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography factors
Nikon Z7 Travel photography factors
70
great battery power (760 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
great resolution (46MP)
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
86
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (760 per charge)
2 card slots
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z7 Vlogging advice
70
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (6000 x 3164 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than others in class (1,015 grams)
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS R3Nikon Z7
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Nikon Z7
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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 Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1053 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 27 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 4,150k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/64000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 99
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 14.6
DXO Low light rating 4086 2668
Other
Battery life 760 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B XQD card
Card slots 2 1
Retail cost $6,000 $2,797