Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Released May 2022
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
EOS R7 is 7 months newer.
Wins
EOS R7
Wins
Z9
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R7 has higher Burst (mechanical) (15 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 42 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R7 has lower Weight (612 g vs 1340 g)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS R7 is 17mm narrower and 59mm shorter than Z9 but it is also 1mm thicker.
EOS R7 is 728 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm EOS R7 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
612 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R7 supports it
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.8 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 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 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
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
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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R7 or Z9?
Z9 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 Z9?
EOS R7 is 32.5 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R7 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R7 or the Z9?
EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R7 and Z9?
EOS R7 weighs 612 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS R7 is 728 g lighter.
Do the EOS R7 and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS R7: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R7 and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS R7: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 660 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R7 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R7 launched at $1,499 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS R7 is $4,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.