Canon EOS R3vs Z7
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Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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