Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs X-S20vs Nikon Zfc

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 Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)X-S20 (2023)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £4,299 £849 £799
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 26.1MP 20.9MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~750 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 491g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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