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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost 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 Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Announced October 2021
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon R3 and Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R3 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R3 was introduced at a similar time to the Z9 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R3 grades against the Z9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R3 Z9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution4150k2089kCrisper display (+2061k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R3

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R3 Z9 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021October 2021Similar age
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 has got outside 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) while the Nikon Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
See the Canon R3 and Nikon Z9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R3 compared to the Z9.
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and Z9 is 52 and 51 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and Z9.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z9 to resolve greater detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
88
 you can focus manually
 great MP (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R3 Street photography features
Nikon Z9 Street photography features
70
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 has touch to focus
 environment proof
 good ISO range (102,400)
 heavier than average (1,015 grams)
70
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 great ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competitors in class (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R3 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z9 Sports photography factors
88
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/64,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (760 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
90
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery power (740 CIPA)
 has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
70
 better than average battery (760 CIPA)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 has touch to focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than average (1,015g)
65
 good battery power (740 shots)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 heavier than competitors in class (1,340g)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R3 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography highlights
86
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery (760 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
87
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery power (740 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (6000 x 3164 resolution)
 has mic jack
 heavier than average (1,015 grams)
32
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 has mic support
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors in class (1,340 grams)
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS R3Nikon Z9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Nikon Z9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 27 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 4,150k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 900s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/64000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 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
Maximum video resolution 6000x3164 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) 1340 grams (2.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 shots 740 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 2 2
Retail cost $6,000 $5,500