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
Z8
Z9 internals in a compact body — 45.7MP stacked sensor, 8K 60p, no blackout burst.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Z8 is 1 year newer.
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Wins
EOS R7
Wins
Z8
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ8 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 42 frames)
- BZ8 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ8 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R7 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (660 shots vs 340 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Z8
144 × 119 × 83 mm
820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)
EOS R7 is 12mm narrower and 28mm shorter than Z8 but it is also 9mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 208 g lighter than Z8.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 83mm Z8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Z8
144 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Z8
144 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Z8
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
Z8
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…
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
660 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Weight
612 g vs 820 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z8
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 118.5, 83
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 42 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Z8 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
Z8
Pros
- ✓45.7MP stacked CMOS from Z9 — class-leading
- ✓8K 60p N-RAW internal
- ✓No mechanical shutter wear — fully electronic
- ✓20fps at full 45.7MP resolution
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 340 CIPA shots
- –No built-in grip (unlike Z9)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R7 or Z8?
Z8 scores 9.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R7 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R7 and Z8?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and Z8 is 45.7 MP, so the Z8 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and Z8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z8 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the Z8?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. Z8 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and Z8?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and Z8 weighs 820 g, so the EOS R7 is 208 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and Z8 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 60p. Z8: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R7 and Z8 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. Z8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 340 shots for the Z8, giving the EOS R7 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and Z8 at $3,999. The EOS R7 is $2,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.