Nikon D7000 vs Canon R3

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Nikon D7000 vs Canon R3

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Nikon D7000 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the D7000.

35mm 864.0mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

Go in depth with our full Canon R3 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the R3.

Succeeded by the Nikon D7100
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Differences

Nikon D7000 advantages over Canon R3

Less expensive
$1500 vs $5999 (MSRP)
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

1050 vs 760 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Canon R3 advantages over Nikon D7000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 4.79 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
More dots on screen
4150k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.76x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.1 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
150 vs 19 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
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

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Better than average noise vs. detail handling at high ISOs; Very good dynamic range in JPEGs, excellent in RAW files; Lots of high-end features in a relatively compact body; 6 fps burst mode.
Viewfinder not as accurate as specified; Viewfinder doesn't show ISO unless adjusting; No live histogram in Live View mode; No phase-detect Live View AF mode.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon R3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon R3 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon 60D

Nikon D7000

Canon 60D

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

$889
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Canon 60D

Canon R3

Canon 60D

$5999
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$889
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Canon R3 vs Canon 60D

Compared to Pentax K-30

Nikon D7000

Pentax K-30

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-30

Canon R3

Pentax K-30

$5999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Canon R3 vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Nikon D7000

Pentax K-5 II

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-5 II

Canon R3

Pentax K-5 II

$5999
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Canon R3 vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Leica SL2-S

Nikon D7000

Leica SL2-S

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$4895
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D7000 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 D7000

Canon R5 C

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$4499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon D7000 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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