Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Z6 III is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
Z6 III
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 42 frames)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R7 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 273)
- BZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
EOS R7 is 7mm narrower and 11mm shorter than Z6 III but it is also 18mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 148 g lighter than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 74mm Z6 III
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R7
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z6 III
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
AF points / zones
651 vs 273 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
660 shots vs 380 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
Weight
612 g vs 760 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, H.265/HEVC…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R7
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R7 or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for EOS R7 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and Z6 III?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the Z6 III?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and Z6 III?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the EOS R7 is 148 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and Z6 III record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 60p. Z6 III: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R7 and Z6 III weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 380 shots for the Z6 III, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and Z6 III at $2,499. The EOS R7 is $1,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.