EOS R5vs Z6 III
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
From £2499
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
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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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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