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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs Z7 II
Quick take: The Z7 II has the highest resolution at 46MP; the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z7 II — Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution: The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
Z7 II (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | Z7 IINikon · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729Best | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 45.7MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 615g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 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
Z7 II
Portrait
8.3/10
7.9/10
Street
6.9/10
6.0/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
7.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
6.6/10
Documentary
7.7/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
7.2/10
Landscape
6.4/10
6.8/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
7.4/10
Casual
5.8/10
4.7/10
Food
8.0/10
7.0/10
Macro
8.5/10
6.8/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
6.0/10
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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