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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 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 Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon R5 and Nikon Z5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Z5 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 was released within a month of the Z5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the R5 grades versus the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon Z5

 R5 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon R5

 Z5 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z5

 R5 Z5 
RevealedJuly 2020July 2020Same age
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon R5 provides outside dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the R5 and the Z5.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and Z5 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and Z5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon R5 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
amazing MP (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
74
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average in class (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography information
Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (320 CIPA)
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography information
Nikon Z5 Travel photography information
68
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
amazing MP (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (320 shots)
68
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
heavier than average in class (675g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (320 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
87
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging information
Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (8192 x 4320 pixels)
has microphone support
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (675g)
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Nikon Z5
 Canon EOS R5Nikon Z5
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to 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 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 17 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 4.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 @ 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
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lbs) 675 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Pricing at release $3,899 $1,399