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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon R8 and Nikon Z7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R8 was introduced 4 years later than the Z7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the R8 matches up versus the Z7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Nikon Z7

 R8 Z7 
IntroducedFebruary 2023August 2018More recent by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R8

 Z7 R8 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R8 and Nikon Z7

 R8 Z7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R8 comes with exterior measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon R8 and Nikon Z7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the R8 against the Z7.

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and Z7 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and Z7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon Z7 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger R8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography info
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography info
87
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
87
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography features
Nikon Z7 Street photography features
78
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z7 Travel photography advice
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
67
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
bad battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R8
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS R8Nikon Z7
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R8 Nikon Z7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1053 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 37 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 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 PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461g (1.02 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 99
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 14.6
DXO Low light rating 3295 2668
Other
Battery life 290 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot XQD card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,499 $2,797