Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Z8vs A7S III
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.
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.
Professional Video & Low-Light Filmmaking — A7S III (2020): If video is your primary discipline, the A7S III is the camera. 4K/120p at 10-bit in a weather-sealed body with a 9.44M dot EVF is an extraordinary package. The 12MP sensor isn't limiting for video — and it's usable at ISO 409,600 in a pinch.
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
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
A7S III (2020)
- Filmmakers and videographers who need 4K/120p at 10-bit
- Event videographers who shoot in dark venues regularly
- Documentary filmmakers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Hybrid shooters where video is primary and stills are secondary
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the a7s iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | A7S III (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £3,999 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS (12-bit, back-illuminated) |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 45.7MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/60p 10-bit S-Cinetone/S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Phase-detect, 759 points, real-time Eye AF (human & animal), subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 6-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | ~600 shots (CIPA) / ~70min continuous 4K recording |
| Weight | 746g body only | 910g body only | 699g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | OLED EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification — best EVF Sony has made |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.44M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II (both slots) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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