Nikon Z7 vs Canon R3

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Nikon Z7 vs Canon R3

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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

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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon R3

More pixels
45.7 vs 24.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon R3 advantages over Nikon Z7

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

760 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
3 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
4150k vs 2100k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
150 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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 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

Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Canon R3

Nikon Z6

$5999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer stills battery life

$1396
35mm

Compare Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Canon R3

Canon EOS R

$5999
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

$1499
35mm

More pixels

Compare Canon R3 vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Leica SL2

Nikon Z7

Leica SL2

$2147
35mm

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

$5245
35mm

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Leica SL2

Canon R3

Leica SL2

$5999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$5245
35mm

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Canon R3 vs Leica SL2

Compared to Leica SL2-S

Nikon Z7

Leica SL2-S

$2147
35mm

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

$4895
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 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 Z7

Canon R5 C

$2147
35mm

Thinner
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$4499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z7 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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