Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Z8
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Nikon
Nikon Z8 (2023)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & hybrid professionals
View Nikon Z8
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.
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)
- 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
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- Professional photographers who want Z9 capability in a smaller body
- Wildlife and sports shooters who want 8K RAW and 120fps burst
- Z6 III or Z7 II owners upgrading to pro-grade performance
- Hybrid professionals who need the best Nikon video and stills in one body
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the nikon z8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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