Canon R8 vs Nikon 1 V3

Let's look more in depth at the Canon R8 and Nikon 1 V3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and 1 V3 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The R8 was unveiled 9 years after the 1 V3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R8 matches up against the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 & Nikon 1 V3. The full galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery & Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon R8 provides outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R8 and Nikon 1 V3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the R8 vs the 1 V3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and 1 V3 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and 1 V3.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R8 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon R8 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern R8 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.