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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
75

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase 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 Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2022
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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and Z30 (21MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R7 was announced within a month of the Z30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R7 matches up versus the Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 R7 Z30 
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R7 and Nikon Z30

		

		

			
 R7 Z30 
AnnouncedMay 2022June 2022Same age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R7 features outer measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z30 has specifications of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the R7 vs the Z30.
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and Z30 is 64 and 79 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and Z30.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon R7 to show extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R7 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography info
85
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
82
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z30 as a Street photography camera
74
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 more heavy than others in class (612g)
75
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Nikon Z30
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (33MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (660 shots)
 supports phase detect autofocus
76
 good  resolution (21MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography information
Nikon Z30 Travel photography information
74
 better than average battery (660 shots)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 megapixel count amazing (33MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than others in class (612 grams)
78
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 good  resolution (21MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R7
Landscape photography with Nikon Z30
86
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (33MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (660 shots)
 has double storage slots
80
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 good  resolution (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z30 as a Vlogging camera
74
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (612 grams)
74
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 comes with face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competitors in class (405 grams)
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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Nikon Z30
 Canon EOS R7Nikon Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R7 Nikon Z30
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2022-06-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 21MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 32000 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 651 209
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 35 35
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 612g (1.35 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Double UHS-II SD card slot -
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $1,499 $650