Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z30vs Nikon Z9
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Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
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Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
Who should buy what
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, nikon z9 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Z30 (2022) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £479 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.9MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 405g body only | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
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