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Nikon Z30 vs Canon EOS R: Specifications Comparison

By Jason Polak No Comments
Published On July 31, 2024

Nikon Z30 vs Canon EOS R Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureNikon Z30Canon EOS R
AnnouncedJune 2022September 2018
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorEXPEED 6DIGIC 8
Resolution20.9 MP30.3 MP
Pixel Dimensions5568×37126720×4480
Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size4.22µ5.36µ
Low Pass FilterNoYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoNo
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 51,200ISO 40,000
Extended ISOsISO 100-204,800ISO 50-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoNo
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS8 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)11 FPS8 FPS
Notes for High FPS Shooting12-bit raw at 11 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS)No autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)35 frames (11 FPS)47 frames (8 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points209 143
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4 EV-4.5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits8 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS30 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS60 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNo1.74x crop at 4K
Chroma Subsampling4:2:04:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)
Video Recording Limit125 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 1
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-I)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingYes
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderNoneEVF
Viewfinder MagnificationN/A0.76x
Viewfinder ResolutionN/A3.69 million dots
Viewfinder CoverageN/A100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackNoYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.2 Gen 1Type C 3.1
Battery TypeEN-EL25LP-E6N
Battery Life (Viewfinder)N/A350 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)330 frames370 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A560 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)405 g (0.89 lbs.)660 g (1.46 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.0 x 2.9 x 2.4″)136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$710 (Check Current Price)$1800 (Check Current Price)
Used Prices (Affiliate)Nikon Z30 Used PricesCanon EOS R Used Prices

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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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