Nikon Z7 with Canon R5 Comparison

Nikon Z7 and Canon R5 Main Features

  • August, 2018
  • July, 2020
  • 46 MP Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 45 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 64 - 25600 ISO
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 9.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 4K 8192 x 4320 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 134 x 101 x 68 mm, 675g.
  • 138 x 98 x 88 mm, 738g.
  • Price Category:
  • Price Category:

Nikon Z7 Scores


Imaging score
86
Features score
97
Value for money score
99
Portability score
76
Overall score
98

Canon R5 Scores


Imaging score
87
Features score
94
Value for money score
93
Portability score
72
Overall score
93

Canon R5 with Nikon Z7 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Z7 with Canon R5. These models are included in the Pro Mirrorless cameras. Nikon Z7 was released in 2018, and Canon R5 in 2020. R5 is newer, which is a plus. Z7 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Z7 is greater than that of R5. However, the difference of 1 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (R5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon R5, the maximum ISO is greater by 25600. Both cameras have 5-axis Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder R5 has a higher resolution of 5760k dots, Z7 has a resolution of 3690k dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Z7 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Z7 has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Z7 R5
Brand Nikon Canon
Model Z7 R5
Announced August, 2018 July, 2020
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon Z Canon RF
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1x
Number of Lenses 15 22
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen Resolution 2100k pixels 2,100kk pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3690
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8 0.76
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 493 5940
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/ sec
Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps 12.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame Full frame
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 23.9 mm mm
Sensor Area 858.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 46 MP 45 MP
Max Image Resolution 8256 x 5504 8192 x 5464
Max Native ISO 25600 51200
Min Native ISO 64 100
Max Boosted ISO 102400 102400
Min Boosted ISO 32 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 8192 x 4320
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB Yes USB
Battery
Battery Life 330 shots 320 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E6NH
Physical
Weight 675 g 738 g
Physical Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68 mm 138 x 98 x 88 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type XQD card CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots
Storage Slots 1 2
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

Interesting Pro Mirrorless

Leica M9
Leica M9

18MP | Full frame CCD | Leica M mount

Canon EOS R
Canon EOS R

30MP | Full frame CMOS | Canon RF mount

Nikon Z6 Mark II
Nikon Z6 Mark II

25MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount

Fujifilm GFX 100
Fujifilm GFX 100

102MP | Medium format BSI-CMOS | Fujifilm G mount

Nikon Z7 Mark II
Nikon Z7 Mark II

46MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Nikon Z mount

Sony Alpha A7R IV
Sony Alpha A7R IV

61MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS | Sony E mount

Leica M Typ 240
Leica M Typ 240

24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica M mount

Fujifilm GFX 50S
Fujifilm GFX 50S

51MP | Medium format CMOS | Fujifilm G mount

Leica M Edition 60
Leica M Edition 60

24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica M mount

Leica M Typ 262
Leica M Typ 262

24MP | Full frame CMOS | Leica M mount