EOS R5vs Z50 II
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
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
EOS R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
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 eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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