Canon EOS R3 vs Nikon Z 8
Two of the full-frame cameras in our best full-frame cameras, ranked by official specs comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 24.1 MP official effective pixels, 195 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization
Check price at AmazonBest for: 45.7 MP official effective pixels, 120 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Canon EOS R3 | Nikon Z 8 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official effective megapixelsThe official effective stills pixel count, expressed in megapixels. When a Japanese official table publishes the figure in 万画素 (units of 10,000 pixels), we convert it to megapixels and label that unit conversion computed. | 24.1 MP | 45.7 MP | 30% |
| Official maximum continuous shootingThe official maximum continuous-shooting rate in frames per second, including official high-speed electronic or custom modes when the table lists them. Official rates above 120 fps are clamped at the reference best so one limited custom mode does not dominate the ranking. Restrictions printed on the official table appear as extra wording. | 195 fps | 120 fps | 25% |
| Official native stills ISO maximumThe official standard or native stills ISO range maximum, not extended or video-only figures when the table separates them. Official maxima above ISO 102,400 are clamped at the reference best. This is a published sensitivity ceiling, not a noise test. | 102400 | 25600 | 25% |
| Official in-body stabilizationOfficial in-body image stabilization for stills, recorded as yes or no when the official table states it. Official CIPA stop ratings, when published, are shown as extra details and are not scored, because many official tables omit the stop figure. If the official table we used does not state whether in-body stabilization is included, the field is Not listed and scores at the category minimum. | Yes | Yes | 20% |
| Official image sensor | 約36.0×24.0mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format) | info |
| Official effective pixels (specification wording) | 最大約2410万画素 | 45.7 million | info |
| Official effective megapixels (computed) | 24.1 MP (computed from official 万画素 wording) | Not listed | info |
| Official continuous shooting (specification wording) | カスタム高速連続撮影：最高約195コマ／秒（電子シャッター） ※ 高速連続撮影＋：最高約12コマ／秒（メカシャッター／電子 | 0 fps High-Speed Frame Capture+ (C120): Approx. 120 fps * Maximum frame advance rate as measure | info |
| Official native stills ISO (specification wording) | 常用ISO感度：ISO100-102400 | ISO 64 to 25600 | info |
| Official stabilization wording | 搭載 ※ 光学式手ブレ補正との協調制御に対応 | 5-axis image sensor shift | info |
| Official body weight | 1015 g | 820 g | info |
| Official body weight in pounds (computed) | 2.24 lb (computed from official 1015 g) | 1.81 lb (computed from official 820 g) | info |
| Official battery / CIPA wording | ファインダー撮影時：約620枚 モニター撮影時：約860枚 ※ 常温（＋23℃）・新品・フル充電のLP-E19使用、SDカード使用、［省電力優先］設定時、CIPAガイドライン準拠 | One EN-EL15c Rechargeable Li-ion Battery; EN-EL15b and EN-EL15a batteries can be used in place of the EN-EL15c Note: fewer pictures can be taken on a single charge than with the EN-EL15c. EH-7P Charging AC Adapters and EH-8P AC Adapters can be used to charge EN-EL15c and EN-EL15… | info |
| Official total pixels (specification wording) | 約2670万画素 | Not listed | info |
| ShotPick score | 7.6/10 | 6.9/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Canon EOS R3
Better published figure on: Official maximum continuous shooting, Official native stills ISO maximum.
What we like
- Official table lists 24.1 MP effective pixels
- Official table lists a maximum continuous-shooting rate of 195 fps
- Official table lists a native stills ISO maximum of ISO 102,400
- Official table lists in-body or in-camera stills stabilization
Watch out for
Nikon Z 8
Better published figure on: Official effective megapixels.
What we like
- Official table lists 45.7 MP effective pixels
- Official table lists a maximum continuous-shooting rate of 120 fps
- Official table lists in-body or in-camera stills stabilization
Watch out for
Verdict
On published specs, the Canon EOS R3 scores higher (7.6 vs 6.9). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Canon EOS R3 if this sounds like you: 24.1 MP official effective pixels, 195 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 102,400 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization.
- Choose the Nikon Z 8 if this sounds like you: 45.7 MP official effective pixels, 120 fps official maximum continuous shooting, ISO 25,600 official native stills maximum, official in-body or in-camera stabilization.
- Canon EOS R3: Canon official specifications (Canon EOS R3)
- Nikon Z 8: Nikon official specifications (Nikon Z 8)