Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Zf

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 Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) From £1699 Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf

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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

↓ 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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
  • You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
  • You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Nikon Zf (2023)
Price £4,299 £1,699
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 24.5MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 710g with battery
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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