Canon R7 vs Nikon Z6
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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2022
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z6 II

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z6 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon R7 versus Nikon Z6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and Z6 (25MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

The R7 was revealed 3 years after the Z6 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R7 matches up vs the Z6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z6 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R7 and Nikon Z6. The full galleries are available at Canon R7 Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Nikon Z6
R7 | Z6 | |||
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Revealed | May 2022 | ![]() | August 2018 | Newer by 46 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon R7
Z6 | R7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1620k | Clearer screen (+480k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R7 and Nikon Z6
R7 | Z6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R7 features outside measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R7 versus Nikon Z6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the R7 vs the Z6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and Z6 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and Z6.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R7 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon R7 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent R7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
Canon EOS R7 | Nikon Z6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS R7 | Nikon Z6 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-05-24 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 328.6mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6048 x 4024 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 651 | 273 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
Total lenses | 35 | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 2,100k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 3,690k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 15.0 frames per sec | 12.0 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 612 grams (1.35 lbs) | 675 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3299 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 660 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6NH | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Double UHS-II SD card slot | XQD card |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at launch | $1,499 | $1,997 |