Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z6 IIIvs A7C II

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 Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) From £2199 Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III
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Sony A7C II Sony A7C II (2023) From £1499 Best for Full-frame hybrid View A7C II

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 Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.

↓ 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

Z6 III (2024)

  • You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
  • You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
  • You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video

A7C II (2023)

  • You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
  • You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
  • You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
  • You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Z6 III (2024)A7C II (2023)
Price £4,299 £2,199 £1,499
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 24.5MP 33.0MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 760g body only 514g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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