How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon Z9 vs Canon EOS R3
Short AnswerCanon EOS R3 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionNikon Z9
Continuous ShootingCanon EOS R3
Image StabilizationCanon EOS R3
Autofocus PointsCanon EOS R3
Battery LifeNikon Z9
WeightCanon EOS R3
Launch PriceNikon Z9
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A45.7
B24.1
Electronic Burst (fps)
A20
B30
Stabilization (Stops)
A6
B8
Battery (Shots)
A700
B620
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A1340
B1015
AF Points
A493
B819
Form Factor
149 × 149.5 × 90.5 mm
150 × 142.6 × 87.2 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z9 If…
- Higher resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.1 MP)
- Higher battery life (700 shots vs 620 shots)
- Costs less at launch ($5496.95 vs $5999)
Choose Canon EOS R3 If…
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 20 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (8 stops vs 6 stops)
- Higher autofocus points (819 vs 493 )
- Lighter body (1015 g vs 1340 g)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z9 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45.7 MP | 24.1 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Stabilization | 6 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 493 | 819 |
| Low-Light AF | -7 EV | -7.5 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 20 fps | 30 fps |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Multi-axis tilt | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 60p | — |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | — |
| Log Profile | N-Log | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1340 g | 1015 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 700 Shots | 620 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 5496.95 | 5999 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.