Nikon Z f vs Canon EOS R3

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z f and Canon EOS R3. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z f is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS R3 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

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.

** 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon Z f has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R3 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon Z f has a 2 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R3. 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 Z f has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS R3. Nikon Z f has an ISO range that stretches from 50 to 204800 while Canon EOS R3 has 100 to 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 R3 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 Nikon Z f
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R3

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z f can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R3 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon Z f and Canon EOS R3 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.

Canon EOS R3 weighs 1015 gr (equal to 2.24 lb) which is 43% heavier than Nikon Z f and its 710 gr (or 1.57 lb).

Nikon Z f vs Canon EOS R3 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z f and Canon EOS R3, 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	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Name	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Release Year	2023	2021
Release Date	2023-09-20	2021-04-14
MSRP	1999 USD	5999 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	Stacked CMOS
Resolution	6048 x 4032 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	25 MP	24 MP
Image Processor		DIGIC X
Image	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
ISO Range	50 - 204800	100 - 102400
White Balance Presets	8	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	No
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	8 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
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	273	1053
Lens Mount	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses	Canon RF See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	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	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	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fully articulated
Screen size	3.2”	3.2”
Screen dots	2100000	4150000
Touch screen	Yes	Yes
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8×	0.76×
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	5760000
Photography features	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Frames per second	14 fps	30 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 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	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Partial Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264 H.265	MPEG4 H.264 H.265
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n/a/ac)	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	No	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	No	Yes Built-in
Body & Dimensions	Nikon Z f	Canon EOS R3
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Built-in
Battery Details	EN-EL15c	LP-E19 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	380 shots	760 shots
Width	144 mm	150 mm
Height	103 mm	143 mm
Depth	49 mm	87 mm
Weight	710 gram	1015 gram