Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R3 and Nikon Z8. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R3 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z8
R3 | Z8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 4150k | ![]() | 2089k | Sharper display (+2061k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R3
Z8 | R3 | |||
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Released | May 2023 | ![]() | September 2021 | More recent by 20 months |
Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z8
R3 | Z8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon R3 and Nikon Z8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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