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Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon Z8
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Burst — electronic: the Z8 leads at Up to 120 fps (High-speed frame capture + C120; extended modes at 30/60/120 fps) vs the R5's 20 fps (electronic shutter).
- EVF resolution: the R5 leads at 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) vs the Z8's Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED.
- Battery life (CIPA): the R5 leads at 490 shots (LCD) / 320 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C vs the Z8's Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 340 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 340/370 with energy saving on; approx. 2280 shots in burst mode.
 R5 Canon RF |  Z8 Nikon Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS (full-frame) | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format |
| Resolution (MP) | 45 | 45.7 |
| In-body stabilisation | 8 stops | 5.5 stops (6.0 stops with Nikkor Z lens supporting Synchro VR) |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-51200, expandable to L:50, H1:102400) | ISO 64 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 32-102400 equivalent) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with deep-learning subject detection, AF assist |
| Subject detection | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) | 493 focus points; detection range -7 to +19 EV (-9 to +19 EV with starlight view) |
| Burst — mechanical | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) | none (electronic shutter only) |
| Burst — electronic | 20 fps (electronic shutter) | Up to 120 fps (High-speed frame capture + C120; extended modes at 30/60/120 fps) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K DCI up to 29.97p (RAW/intra/inter frame); 4K up to 119.9p | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30p |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, 12-bit RAW (CRM) | N-RAW (12-bit), Apple ProRes RAW HQ (12-bit), Apple ProRes 422 HQ (10-bit), H.265/HEVC (8/10-bit), H.264/AVC (8-bit) |
| Recording limit | Max duration 29 min 59 sec (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) | Approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED |
| EVF magnification | 0.76x | Approx. 0.8x |
| Rear screen | 3.15-inch (8.01cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 2.1 million dots, touchscreen, vari-angle (vari-angle confirmed via official USA press release: '3.2-inch 2.1 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen') | 3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vertically and horizontally tilting TFT touchscreen |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm | 144 × 118.5 × 83 mm |
| Weight (body) | 738 g | 910 g |
| Weather sealing | Yes, dust- and water-resistant construction; official press release describes it as "weather, drip and dust sealing on par with the EOS 5D series" | Fully sealed and gasketed, exceeding D850 durability; maximum consideration for dust and drip resistance; operable down to -10C/14F |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 490 shots (LCD) / 320 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 340 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 340/370 with energy saving on; approx. 2280 shots in burst mode |
| Battery | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N | EN-EL15c |
| Card slots | 1x CFexpress Type B (max 2TB) + 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II | Dual: CFexpress (Type B)/XQD slot + SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB-C connector | USB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB) |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI micro out (Type D) | Type A HDMI connector |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,899.00 (body only) | $3,999.95 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | WANDRD Essential Camera Cube (for PRVKE 21) Fits with 24-120 f/4 · View at WANDRD |
Sources
“36 x 24 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 45 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter or 20fps with electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 490 shots”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 45.7 million; hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with 493 focus points; electronic shutter up to 120 fps; ISO 64-25600 standard range.”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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