Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications
| Camera Feature | Canon EOS R | Nikon Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2018 | October 2020 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | Dual EXPEED 6 |
| Resolution | 30.3 MP | 45.7 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6720×4480 | 8256×5504 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 5.36µ | 4.4µ |
| Low Pass Filter | Yes | No |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 64 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 40,000 | ISO 25,600 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 32-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 900 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 8 FPS | 10 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 8 FPS | 10 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | No autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS) | 12-bit raw at 10 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 47 frames (8 FPS) | 77 frames (10 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 143 | 493 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4.5 EV | -4 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | Yes | No |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 8 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 10 bits | 10 (12 with paid upgrade) |
| Raw Video | No | No (Yes, externally, with paid upgrade) |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 60 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.74x crop at 4K | 1.08x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop) |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) |
| Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 2.1 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Yes | Single Axis |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.8x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3.69 million dots | 3.69 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.1 | Type C 3.1 |
| Battery Type | LP-E6N | EN-EL15c |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 350 frames | 360 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 370 frames | 420 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 560 frames | 440 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 660 g (1.46 lbs.) | 705 g (1.55 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″) | 134 x 101 x 85 mm (5.3 x 4.0 x 3.3″)1 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1800 (Check Current Price) | $3000 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices | Canon EOS R Used Prices | Nikon Z7 II Used Prices |
| 1The Nikon Z7 II’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z7 II’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
Summary and Recommendations
What does the Canon EOS R offer over the Nikon Z7 II?
- Lighter weight (45g lighter. It’s not a big difference, but every little bit helps)
- Much lower price, costing $1200 less
What does the Nikon Z7 II offer over the Canon EOS R?
- 1.51 times more megapixels (30.3MP vs 45.7MP)
- In-body image stabilization, allowing for easier handheld photography even with non-stabilized lenses
- Two card slots, which is better for redundancy and backup
- Better high-speed photography features, like max FPS and buffer
- Better videography features
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