After I used ChatGPT to create the Nikon Z9 vs. Canon R1 post yesterday and got multiple errors, today I will use the table created by Photography Life – here is their Nikon Z8 vs. Canon EOS R5 II specifications comparison (you can see the full specifications comparison here):
| Camera Feature | Nikon Z8 | Canon EOS R5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 7 | DIGIC X + Accelerator |
| Resolution | 45.7 MP | 45.0 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 8256×5504 | 8192×5464 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.35µ | 4.39µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 64 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 51,200 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 32-102,400 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | Yes | No |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | Yes (JPEG only) | Yes |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/32,000 | 1/32,000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | No mechanical shutter | 12 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 20 FPS | 30 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 20 FPS figure is for .NEF files (full-res JPEG at 30 FPS; DX JPEG at 60 FPS; 11 megapixel JPEG at 120 FPS) | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | Over 1000 frames (20 FPS) | 93 frames (30 FPS), 230 frames (12 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 493 | 1053 |
| Photographer’s-Eye-Sensing AF | N/A | Yes |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -7.5 EV | -6 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 12 bits | 12 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 12 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | Yes | Yes |
| 8K Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 60 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 240 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 90 min | No limit |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | CFExpress Type B | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 2.1 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Dual Axis | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 3.69 million dots | 5.76 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Two Type C 3.2 Gen 2 ports | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL15c | LP-E6P |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 910 g (2.01 lbs.) | 746 g (1.64 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 144 x 119 x 88 mm (5.7 x 4.7 x 3.5″)1 | 139 x 101 x 94 mm (5.5 x 4.0 x 3.7″) |
| Price | $3,497 ($500 off) | $4,299 |
Dimensions comparison:
- Nikon Z8 is 4% (5.6 mm) wider and 20% (20.1 mm) taller than Canon EOS R5 Mark II.
- Nikon Z8 is 6% (5.4 mm) thinner than Canon EOS R5 Mark II.
- Nikon Z8 [910 g] weights 36% (240 grams) more than Canon EOS R5 Mark II [670 g] (*inc. batteries and memory card).
- Nikon Z8 dimensions: 144×118.5×83 mm (camera body only, excluding protrusion)
- Canon EOS R5 Mark II dimensions: 138.4×98.4×88.4 mm (camera body only, excluding protrusion) – via CameraSize
The long-rumored Canon EOS R1 and R5 Mark II cameras are now officially announced *UPDATED*
