Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z50 II
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £899 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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