Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
| Camera Feature | Canon EOS R | Nikon Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2018 | August 2018 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | 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 | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 8 FPS | 9 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 8 FPS | 9 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | No autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS) | 12-bit raw at 9 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 8 FPS) |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 47 frames (8 FPS) | 23 frames (9 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 | 30 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.74x crop at 4K | No |
| 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 | 1 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type B |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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-EL15b |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 350 frames | 330 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 370 frames | 400 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 560 frames | N/A |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 660 g (1.46 lbs.) | 675 g (1.49 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″) | 134 x 101 x 83 mm (5.3 x 4.0 x 3.2″)1 |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $1800 (Check Current Price) | $3000 (Discontinued) |
| Used Prices | Canon EOS R Used Prices | Nikon Z7 Used Prices |
| 1The Nikon Z7’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z7’s depth measurement in this table. | ||
What does the Canon EOS R offer over the Nikon Z7?
- Much lower price, costing $1200 less
- Better battery life option with Eco mode
What does the Nikon Z7 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
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