Canon EOS R EOS R100
Canon
58 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z8
Nikon
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R EOS R100
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Nikon Z Z8
85 out of 100 high confidence 389 reviews
The Nikon Z8 is widely praised as a powerful, versatile mirrorless camera that excels in autofocus, image quality, and build. Users upgrading from DSLRs like the D850 or D500 find the transition smooth, and many highlight its exceptional performance for wildlife, sports, and video. However, a minority report issues with battery life, occasional autofocus misses, and a steep learning curve, while a few experienced defects or poor customer service from certain retailers. Overall, the Z8 is seen as a top-tier camera that delivers on its promise, though not without minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- High image quality and sharpness
- Great for wildlife and sports photography
- Smooth transition from DSLR
- Solid build and ergonomics
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- Occasional autofocus misses
- Steep learning curve for some
- No included reference guide
- Some units had defects or recalls
Autofocus performance 25
Image quality 20
Battery life 8
Build quality 15
Learning curve 6
Customer service 5
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Beginner
Youtube
Video
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EOS R EOS R100 | Nikon Z Z8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP | 45.70000076293945 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 64★ |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | EXPEED 7 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 3975VideoPhase Detection: 3375 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 493 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 6.5 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 6.5 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/200 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 24 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC 8-Bit | N-RAW, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Battery Life | 400 shots★ | 340 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R EOS R100
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sensor (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
Nikon Z Z8
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
