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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30

Portability
57 Imaging
81 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Released June 2022
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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon R5 C and Nikon Z30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and Z30 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The R5 C was announced 5 months prior to the Z30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R5 C grades versus the Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Nikon Z30

					

					

						
 R5 C Z30 
Display dimensions3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon R5 C

					

					

						
 Z30 R5 C 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Nikon Z30

					

					

						
 R5 C Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2022June 2022Similar age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 C features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Canon R5 C and Nikon Z30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the R5 C compared to the Z30.
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and Z30 is 57 and 79 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 C and Z30.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R5 C using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 C will give extra detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

						Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography advice
88
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
81
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z30 as a Street photography camera
72
 fully articulated screen
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 no image stabilization
75
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 weather proof
 great high ISO (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (405 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography features
Nikon Z30 Sports photography features
79
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
76
 decent megapixels (21MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography details
Nikon Z30 Travel photography details
72
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 sensor resolution is fantastic (45MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery life (320 per charge)
78
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 decent megapixels (21MP)
 selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography info
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography info
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.20")
 sensor resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 two card slots
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery life (320 per charge)
80
 manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 decent megapixels (21MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging features
Nikon Z30 Vlogging features
72
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detection focusing
 good video quality (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 comes with external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 features face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone support
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (405g)
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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Nikon Z30
 Canon EOS R5 CNikon Z30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Nikon Z30
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 1053 209
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 30 35
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.20" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 405 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots -
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $4,499 $650