Canon EOS R3vs Z7 IIvs Nikon Zf
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Nikon Zf (2023)
- You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
- You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
- You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Z7 II (2020) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £2,699 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 45.7MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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