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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R8 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 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 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 R8 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon R8 versus Nikon Z9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R8 was unveiled 16 months later than the Z9 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R8 grades vs the Z9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R8 Z9 
RevealedFebruary 2023October 2021Fresher by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R8

		

		

			
 Z9 R8 
Display dimensions3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1620kCrisper display (+469k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R8 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R8 Z9 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z9 has dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Check out the Canon R8 versus Nikon Z9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R8 against the Z9.
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and Z9 is 71 and 51 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and Z9.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z9 to resolve extra detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent R8 should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R8 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography highlights
86
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
88
 you can focus manually
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R8 Street photography info
Nikon Z9 Street photography info
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 features touch focus
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 no image stabilization
70
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Nikon Z9
72
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (290 per charge)
90
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (740 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
77
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery (290 shots)
65
 better than average battery life (740 shots)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 fantastic megapixels (46MP)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R8
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
78
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (290 shots)
87
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (740 per charge)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Vlogging camera
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone port
 no image stabilization
32
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competition in class (1,340 grams)
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS R8Nikon Z9
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R8 Nikon Z9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface 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, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 37 29
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 461 gr (1.02 lbs) 1340 gr (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 740 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 1 2
Cost at release $1,499 $5,500