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Canon RP vs Nikon Z7

Portability
70
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2019
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Refreshed by Nikon Z7 II
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon RP versus Nikon Z7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The RP was manufactured 6 months later than the Z7 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the RP matches up against the Z7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z7

 RP Z7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon RP

 Z7 RP 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z7

 RP Z7 
RevealedFebruary 2019August 2018Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP offers outside measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the RP and the Z7.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the RP and Z7 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and Z7.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
86
manual focus
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates fully
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography features
Nikon Z7 Sports photography features
68
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
69
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
low battery life (330 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography info
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count great (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon RP
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
34
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS RPNikon Z7
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS RP Nikon Z7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2019-02-14 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 40000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 4779 493
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 17 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 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 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 lb) 675 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 99
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2977 2668
Other
Battery life 250 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $999 $2,797