Canon EOS R vs Nikon D780

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Canon EOS R vs Nikon D780

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35mm 864.0mm²
30.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Canon EOS R advantages over Nikon D780

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
30.3 vs 24.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Nikon D780 advantages over Canon EOS R

Less expensive
$2097 vs $2499
Save money for lenses or accessories
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

2260 vs 370 shots
Capture more photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Very good overall image quality; Good dynamic range & very good high ISO performance; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF performance; Sharp native lenses; Great performance with adapted optics; Compact design; Fully articulating LCD.
Sensor performance lags behind competition; No In-Body Image Stabilization; Sluggish burst speed with C-AF; Mediocre battery life; No 4Kp60; 1.7x 4K crop; Ergonomics could be better.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon D780, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon EOS R

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2099
35mm

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Canon EOS R vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Nikon D780

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1830
35mm

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$2099
35mm

NFC
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D780 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Canon EOS R

Pentax K-1 II

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D780

Pentax K-1 II

$1830
35mm

Bigger pixels
Shoot 4K video

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Sony A7 III

Canon EOS R

Sony A7 III

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 III

Nikon D780

Sony A7 III

$1830
35mm

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D780 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7

Nikon D780

Nikon Z7

$1830
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6

Nikon D780

Nikon Z6

$1830
35mm

Longer stills battery life
More telephoto lens reach

$1396
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Nikon D780 vs Nikon Z6

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