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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs Z5 II
Quick take: The Z5 II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Z5 II is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | Z5 IINikon · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £1,329Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.5MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (uncropped), 10-bit N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with 9 subject types (people, animals, birds, vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS with Focus Point VR |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 14fps |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | 380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 700g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Z5 II
Portrait
8.3/10
8.4/10
Street
6.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
8.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.1/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
7.9/10
Landscape
6.4/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
8.0/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.7/10
Food
8.0/10
7.6/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.2/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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