Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z7 IIvs ZV-E10 II
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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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the zv-e10 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Z7 II (2020) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £2,699 | £679 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 45.7MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 746g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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