Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Zf
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.
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.
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 Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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