Canon EOS Ra vs Nikon Z7

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Ra and Nikon Z7. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS Ra is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z7 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2018.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Ra 2018
Nikon Z7 2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Ra 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Nikon Z7 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 Ra has a 30 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z7 has 46 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Ra 30 MP
30105600 pixels
6720 x 4480
Nikon Z7 46 MP
45441024 pixels
8256 x 5504

Nikon Z7 has a 51 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Ra. 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

Canon EOS Ra has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Z7. Canon EOS Ra has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Nikon Z7 has 64 to 25600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Ra 100-40000
Nikon Z7 64-25600

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 Ra 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 Ra
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z7

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Ra can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z7 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Ra 8
Nikon Z7 9

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Ra and Nikon Z7 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 Z7 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 2% heavier than Canon EOS Ra and its 660 gr (or 1.46 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Ra 660 gr
1.46 lb
Nikon Z7 675 gr
1.49 lb

Canon EOS Ra vs Nikon Z7 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Ra and Nikon Z7, 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 Ra
Nikon Z7
Name Canon EOS Ra Nikon Z7
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
Release Year 2018 2018
Release Date 2018-11-05 2018-08-23
MSRP 2499 USD 3399 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6720 x 4480 pixels 8256 x 5504 pixels
Megapixels 30 MP 46 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 8 EXPEED 6
Image
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
ISO Range 100 - 40000 64 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor Shift (5 axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 5655 493
Lens Mount Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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 Ra
Nikon Z7
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2” 3.2”
Screen dots 2100000 2100000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76× 0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 3690000
Photography features
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
Frames per second 8 fps 9 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
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 Ra
Nikon Z7
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
Memory Card SD/SDHC
XQD
Connectivity
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone) Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Ra
Nikon Z7
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL15b lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 370 shots 330 shots
Width 136 mm 134 mm
Height 98 mm 101 mm
Depth 84 mm 68 mm
Weight 660 gram 675 gram