Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z50 IIvs Nikon Z8
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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
Z50 II (2024)
- You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
- You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
- You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Z50 II (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £899 | £3,999 |
| 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/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (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 mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 385g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots | 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 | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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