Canon EOS R EOS R7
Canon
79 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z5
Nikon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R EOS R7
72 out of 100 high confidence 381 reviews
The Canon EOS R7 is widely praised for its excellent autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for wildlife and sports photography. However, many users report issues with shutter shock, inconsistent autofocus in certain conditions, and a lack of native RF-S lenses. The small body and button layout also draw criticism from those with larger hands, and some experienced reliability problems like the camera not turning on.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus and eye tracking
- In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Lightweight and compact design
- High resolution 32.5 MP sensor
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Shutter shock at slow speeds
- Inconsistent autofocus in some conditions
- Small body and cramped button layout
- Limited native RF-S lens selection
- No battery grip available
Autofocus performance 18
Image quality 15
Build and ergonomics 12
Value for money 10
Shutter shock 6
Lens compatibility 8
Nikon Z Z5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Photography
Wedding Events
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Youtube
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EOS R EOS R7 | Nikon Z Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 32.5 MP★ | 24.299999237060547 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 651 | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 4.5 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264/MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Battery Life | 660 shots★ | 470 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R EOS R7
- Strong sensor (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Nikon Z Z5
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z5
Scores 86 overall, wins 4 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.