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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Nikon Z30 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
Nikon Z30
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 405g - 128 x 74 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2022
Photography Glossary

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Z30 (21MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and Z30 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was introduced 24 months prior to the Z30 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R5 grades vs the Z30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon Z30

 R5 Z30 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z30 over the Canon R5

 Z30 R5 
IntroducedJune 2022July 2020Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z30

 R5 Z30 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 enjoys exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has proportions of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the R5 and the Z30.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and Z30 is 59 and 79 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and Z30.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will provide you with more detail using its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z30 Portrait photography factors
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R5
Street photography with Nikon Z30
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (405g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography advice
Nikon Z30 Sports photography advice
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (320 per charge)
76
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z30 as a Travel photography camera
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (320 per charge)
78
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (21MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (405 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z30 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (320 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging info
Nikon Z30 Vlogging info
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
does have mic support
74
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic support
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (405g)
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Nikon Z30
 Canon EOS R5Nikon Z30
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z30
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2022-06-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 21MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8192 x 5464 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 1053 209
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 35
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 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
Max video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738g (1.63 lbs) 405g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 128 x 74 x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots -
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $3,899 $650