Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Zfvs Sony FX30

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
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Sony Sony FX30 Sony Sony FX30 (2022) From £1799 Best for Video creators & filmmakers View Sony FX30

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.

Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.

↓ 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

Sony FX30 (2022)

  • You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
  • You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
  • You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard

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)Sony FX30 (2022)
Price £4,299 £1,699 £1,799
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 24.5MP 26.1MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops 5-axis Active IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 20fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 710g with battery 579g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification None (EVF optional via XLR handle)
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II slot Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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