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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R7 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84

Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push 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 Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Revealed October 2021
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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon R7 versus Nikon Z9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and Z9 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The R7 was manufactured 7 months later than the Z9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R7 matches up against the Z9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R7 Z9 
RevealedMay 2022October 2021Fresher by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R7

		

		

			
 Z9 R7 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1620kSharper display (+469k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R7 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R7 Z9 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R7 provides external measurements of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has specifications of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the R7 vs the Z9.
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R7 and Z9 is 64 and 51 respectively.
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R7 and Z9.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R7 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon Z9 will provide more detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
85
 you can focus manually
 resolution is amazing (33MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
88
 manual focus
 resolution is amazing (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R7 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Street photography highlights
74
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 boasts touch focus
 weather proof
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 more heavy than average (612 grams)
70
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
87
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (33MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (660 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
90
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (46MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (740 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R7 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z9 Travel photography advice
74
 better than average battery pack (660 per charge)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 boasts touch focus
 resolution is amazing (33MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (612g)
65
 better than average battery life (740 per charge)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 resolution is amazing (46MP)
 heavier than competitors (1,340g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R7 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography highlights
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (660 CIPA)
 two card slots
87
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (740 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R7 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
74
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone socket
 more heavy than average (612g)
32
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 good video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 includes external mic port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors (1,340g)
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Canon R7 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS R7Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R7 Nikon Z9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-05-24 2021-10-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 493
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 35 29
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 2,089 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 900s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 612 gr (1.35 lb) 1340 gr (2.95 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 shots 740 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail pricing $1,499 $5,500