Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS RP

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Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS RP

35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Z7 conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon EOS RP

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

400 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.70x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
45.7 vs 26.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS RP advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$2099 vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.75 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
Unlimited vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
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

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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
Read our Nikon Z7 Review

Very good image quality; Good high ISO performance; Fast Dual Pixel CMOS AF autofocus system; Eye AF with tracking & video support; 4K video; Good build quality; Excellent value.
No IBIS; Sub-par dynamic range; Burst shooting tops out at 5fps; Poor battery life; Limited video features.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7

Sony A7 III

$2147
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7 III

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$1665
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z6

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$1797
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1583
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Canon EOS RP

Canon EOS R

$999
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1583
35mm

Focus peaking
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Canon EOS R

Compared to Nikon Z5

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z5

$2147
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1297
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z5

Canon EOS RP

Nikon Z5

$999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lighter weight

$1297
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Nikon Z5

Compared to Sony A7C

Nikon Z7

Sony A7C

$2147
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Top deck display

$1665
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7C

Canon EOS RP

Sony A7C

$999
35mm

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle kit lens

$1665
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS RP vs Sony A7C

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