• 35mm 860.4mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Nikon D4 advantages over Canon R3

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 7.31 vs 6.00 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 2600 vs 760 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 150 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon R3 advantages over Nikon D4

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    No vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Newer
    3 years vs 13 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    1015g vs 1347g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    4150k vs 922k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.76x vs 0.70x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    24.1 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    30.0 fps vs 11.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • 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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Compared to Canon 1DX

Nikon D4
Canon 1DX
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More dynamic range
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • More cross-type AF points
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D4 vs Canon 1DX

Canon R3
Canon 1DX
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $5299
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon R3 vs Canon 1DX

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D4
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D4 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Canon R3
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon R3 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Nikon D4S

Nikon D4
Nikon D4S
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon D4 vs Nikon D4S

Canon R3
Nikon D4S
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon R3 vs Nikon D4S

Compared to Leica SL2-S

Nikon D4
Leica SL2-S
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
  • $4895
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D4 vs Leica SL2-S

Canon R3
Leica SL2-S
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $4895
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon R3 vs Leica SL2-S

Compared to Canon R5 C

Nikon D4
Canon R5 C
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D4 vs Canon R5 C

Canon R3
Canon R5 C
  • $5999
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • More dots on screen
  • $4499
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C

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