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Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Nikon 1 V3 front
Portability
87
Imaging
49
Features
79
Overall
61

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Nikon 1 V3
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
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Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon R7 versus Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and 1 V3 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The R7 was released 8 years later than the 1 V3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R7 matches up against the 1 V3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Nikon 1 V3

 R7 1 V3 
RevealedMay 2022March 2014Fresher by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1037kClearer display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Canon R7

 1 V3 R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Nikon 1 V3

 R7 1 V3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R7 provides outer measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the R7 versus the 1 V3.

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and 1 V3 is 64 and 87 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and 1 V3.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R7 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon R7 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger R7 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 V3 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
fantastic MP (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
69
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R7
Street photography with Nikon 1 V3
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than competition (612g)
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 Sports photography details
Nikon 1 V3 Sports photography details
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (660 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 V3 Travel photography info
74
great battery life (660 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic MP (33MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (612g)
68
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (310 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon 1 V3 Landscape photography highlights
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (660 per charge)
has double storage slots
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 V3 Vlogging information
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competition (612g)
35
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon R7 vs Nikon 1 V3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Nikon 1 V3
 Canon EOS R7Nikon 1 V3
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R7 Nikon 1 V3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2014-03-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 5232 x 3488
Highest native ISO 32000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 651 171
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon 1
Total lenses 35 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 grams (1.35 pounds) 381 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 384
Other
Battery life 660 photos 310 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL20a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Double UHS-II SD card slot microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 One
Retail price $1,499 $997