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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost 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
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and Z7 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The R7 was announced 20 months after the Z7 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R7 scores versus the Z7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 R7 Z7 II 
LaunchedMay 2022October 2020Newer by 20 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Canon R7

 Z7 II R7 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kSharper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R7 and Nikon Z7 II

 R7 Z7 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 has 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 Z7 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the R7 compared to the Z7 II.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and Z7 II is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R7 and Z7 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R7 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon Z7 II will produce extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern R7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
85
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
88
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography features
Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than average (612 grams)
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (660 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R7
Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
74
good battery life (660 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
fantastic sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (612g)
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count amazing (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography advice
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (660 per charge)
2 card slots
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than average (612g)
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Nikon Z7 II
 Canon EOS R7Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R7 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 46MP
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 6960 x 4640 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 651 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 35 15
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max 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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 grams (1.35 lbs) 705 grams (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 420 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 type Double UHS-II SD card slot CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots Two Two
Launch price $1,499 $2,997