Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Zfcvs 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 Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

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 Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

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 zfc is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Nikon Zfc (2021)Sony FX30 (2022)
Price £4,299 £799 £1,799
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 20.9MP 26.1MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None (lens-based only) 5-axis Active IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 11fps 20fps electronic
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 445g body only 579g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots None (EVF optional via XLR handle)
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z-mount Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single UHS-I SD Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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