EOS R8vs Z5
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z5 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
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