Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs EOS R50vs Nikon Z8
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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.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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.
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
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
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
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | EOS R50 (2023) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £599 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 375g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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