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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
82

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon R5 C versus Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R5 C (45MP) and the Z7 (46MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 C was introduced 3 years after the Z7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R5 C matches up vs the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 R5 C Z7 
RevealedJanuary 2022August 2018Newer by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 R5 C Z7 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen size3.20"3.2"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution2100k2100kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 C features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R5 C versus Nikon Z7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R5 C and the Z7.
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 C and Z7 is 57 and 62 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and Z7.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon Z7 to render extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer R5 C should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography information
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
89
 focusing manually
 high sensor resolution (45MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
86
 focusing manually
 MP count great (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon R5 C Street photography details
Nikon Z7 Street photography details
72
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
79
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 high sensor resolution (45MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery life (320 per charge)
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z7 Travel photography highlights
72
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 high sensor resolution (45MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery life (320 shots)
67
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 MP count great (46MP)
 bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R5 C
Landscape photography with Nikon Z7
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.20")
 high sensor resolution (45MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 terrible battery life (320 shots)
82
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R5 C
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
72
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 has microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
36
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone jack
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS R5 CNikon Z7
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Nikon Z7
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 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
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 493
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 30 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.20" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
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
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots XQD card
Storage slots Two 1
Pricing at release $4,499 $2,797