Canon EOS R EOS R7
Nikon Z Z 6II Black 2020
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R EOS R7
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
Nikon Z Z 6II Black 2020
The Nikon Z6 II is widely praised for its excellent image quality, low-light performance, and solid build. Many users upgrading from DSLRs or older mirrorless models find the autofocus reliable for most situations, though a few report issues with fast action or eye detection. The camera is considered a great value, especially when purchased on sale, and works well with F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter. Some users note minor gripes like overheating during 4K 60fps video and a slightly small grip for larger hands.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Great low-light performance
- Solid build quality
- Reliable autofocus for most situations
- Good value for money
Cons
- Autofocus issues with fast action
- Eye AF sometimes slightly off
- Overheating during 4K 60fps video
- Small grip for large hands
- No RAW video internally
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R EOS R7 | Nikon Z Z 6II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 32.5 MP★ | 24.5 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★ | 14 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | 100 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.53 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Battery Life | 660 shots★ | 400 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| 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 connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Nikon Z Z 6II Black 2020
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Nikon Z Z 6II Black 2020 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.
