Canon EOS R10 vs Nikon Z9
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R10 and Nikon Z9. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS R10 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z9 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS R10 were released 2022 and Nikon Z9 was released 2021. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS R10 | 2022 |
Nikon Z9 | 2021 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R10 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z9 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS R10 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Nikon Z9 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS R10 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z9 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS R10 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon Z9 |
46 MP
45441024 pixels 8256 x 5504 |
Nikon Z9 has a 89 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R10. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon Z9 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS R10. Nikon Z9 has an ISO range that stretches from 32 to 102400 while Canon EOS R10 has 100 to 32000.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS R10 | 100-32000 |
Nikon Z9 | 32-102400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R10 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R10
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z9
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R10 can shoot up to 15 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z9 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS R10 | 15 |
Nikon Z9 | 30 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS R10 and Nikon Z9 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon Z9 weighs 1340 gr (equal to 2.95 lb) which is 215% heavier than Canon EOS R10 and its 426 gr (or 0.94 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS R10 | 426 gr 0.94 lb |
Nikon Z9 | 1340 gr 2.95 lb |
Canon EOS R10 vs Nikon Z9 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R10 and Nikon Z9, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Name | Canon EOS R10 | Nikon Z9 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Release Year | 2022 | 2021 |
Release Date | 2022-05-24 | 2021-10-28 |
MSRP | 979 USD | 5500 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | Full Stacked CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 8256 x 5504 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 46 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC X | EXPEED 7 |
Image |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 32 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 9 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor Shift (Synchro VR with selected lenses)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 6 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 651 | 493 |
Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | N/A | 2088960 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95× | 0.8x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3690000 | 3686400 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Frames per second | 15 fps | 30 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 900 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial Average |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 |
H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express XQD |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in |
Yes Built-in (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac/Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy) |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wireless) | Yes (Via app) |
GPS | No |
Yes Built-in (GPS, GLONASS, QZSS) |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R10 |
Nikon Z9 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E17
|
EN-EL18d (backwards compatible with EN-EL18/a/b/c batteries)
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 450 shots | 740 shots |
Width | 123 mm | 149 mm |
Height | 88 mm | 150 mm |
Depth | 83 mm | 91 mm |
Weight | 426 gram | 1340 gram |