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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump 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
  • Announced September 2021
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon R3 and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was brought out 20 months before the Z8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R3 grades versus the Z8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z8

 R3 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution4150k2089kSharper display (+2061k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R3

 Z8 R3 
ReleasedMay 2023September 2021More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z8

 R3 Z8 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.2"3.20"Identical display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R3 enjoys outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the R3 compared to the Z8.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and Z8 is 52 and 55 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and Z8.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon Z8 to resolve greater detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older R3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R3
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
86
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
89
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Nikon Z8
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than average (1,015 grams)
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z8 Sports photography factors
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/64,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (760 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
81
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low