Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Leica SL3vs 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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Leica Leica SL3 Leica Leica SL3 (2024) From £6499 Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters View Leica SL3
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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.

Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.

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

Leica SL3 (2024)

  • You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
  • You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
  • You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass

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 leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, leica sl3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Leica SL3 (2024)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £4,299 £6,499 £799
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 60.0MP 20.9MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 7.5-stop IBIS None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 30fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 410 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 875g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" fixed touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Leica L-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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