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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8

Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Released May 2023
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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R5 C (45MP) and the Z8 (46MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R5 C was released 15 months earlier than the Z8 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the R5 C scores vs the Z8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Nikon Z8

 R5 C Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2100k2089kClearer display (+11k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R5 C

 Z8 R5 C 
ReleasedMay 2023January 2022Fresher by 15 months

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Nikon Z8

 R5 C Z8 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3.20"3.20"Same display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R5 C has physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has sizing of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R5 C vs the Z8.

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 C and Z8 is 57 and 55 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 C and Z8.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon Z8 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older R5 C is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
89
manual focus
amazing resolution (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
89
manual focus
MP count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C Street photography features
Nikon Z8 Street photography features
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
72
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (910 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R5 C
Sports photography with Nikon Z8
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing resolution (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (320 shots)
81
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is low