EOS R7vs EOS RPvs Nikon Z8
Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos rp is the most affordable; only the eos r7, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | EOS RP (2019) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £799 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 26.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 5fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 485g (body, battery, card) | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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