EOS R5vs Nikon Zf
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.
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
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
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 eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, 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) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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