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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
64
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 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
  • Released May 2022
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R7 versus Nikon Z8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The R7 was announced 11 months prior to the Z8 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R7 scores vs the Z8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Nikon Z8

 R7 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R7

 Z8 R7 
RevealedMay 2023May 2022More modern by 11 months
Display dimensions3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1620kCrisper display (+469k dot)

Common features in the Canon R7 and Nikon Z8

 R7 Z8 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R7 has got exterior measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has proportions of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R7 vs the Z8.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R7 and Z8 is 64 and 55 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and Z8.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R7 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon Z8 will provide more detail with its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged R7 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
84
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
more heavy than competitors (612 grams)
72
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R7 Sports photography features
Nikon Z8 Sports photography features
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (660 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
81
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low maximum shutter speed