Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z50 IIvs 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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Nikon Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) From £899 Best for All-round photography View Z50 II
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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.

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.

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

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 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)Z50 II (2024)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £4,299 £899 £799
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 20.9MP 20.9MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None (no IBIS) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 385g body only 445g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z-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, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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