Nikon Z6 vs Canon R3

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Nikon Z6 vs Canon R3

35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Nikon Z6 advantages over Canon R3

Canon R3 advantages over Nikon Z6

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

760 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
2 years vs 5 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
4150k vs 2100k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
150 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon R3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1797
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

NFC
Higher effective ISO

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Canon R3

Sony A7 III

$5999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Top deck display

$1665
35mm

NFC

Compare Canon R3 vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7

Canon R3

Nikon Z7

$5999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon R3 vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS R

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1583
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

Canon R3

Canon EOS R

$5999
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

$1583
35mm

More pixels

Compare Canon R3 vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Leica SL2-S

Nikon Z6

Leica SL2-S

$1797
35mm

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

$4895
35mm

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Leica SL2-S

Canon R3

Leica SL2-S

$5999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$4895
35mm

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Canon R3 vs Leica SL2-S

Compared to Canon R5 C

Nikon Z6

Canon R5 C

$1797
35mm

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$4499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon R5 C

Canon R3

Canon R5 C

$5999
35mm

Bigger pixels
More dots on screen

$4499
35mm

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Canon R3 vs Canon R5 C

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