Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs X-S20vs Z7 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Nikon Z7 II Nikon Z7 II (2020) From £2699 Best for Landscape & studio / high-resolution View Z7 II

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

X-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

Z7 II (2020)

  • Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
  • Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
  • Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
  • Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod

Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)X-S20 (2023)Z7 II (2020)
Price £4,299 £849 £2,699
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 26.1MP 45.7MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~750 shots (CIPA) ~420 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 491g body only 705g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount Canon RF Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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