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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Revealed July 2020
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon R5 versus Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the Z7 II (46MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R5 was launched 3 months before the Z7 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R5 scores against the Z7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon Z7 II

 R5 Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Canon R5

 Z7 II R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z7 II

 R5 Z7 II 
RevealedJuly 2020October 2020Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution2100k2100kSame display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R5 has outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Canon R5 versus Nikon Z7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R5 and the Z7 II.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and Z7 II is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and Z7 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to give you more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography advice
Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography info
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography information
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography information
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
high sensor resolution (45 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
72
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is high (46 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Nikon Z7 II
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Nikon Z7 II
 Canon EOS R5Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 46MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 493
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 17 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lbs) 705 gr (1.55 lbs)
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 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 420 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Cost at launch $3,899 $2,997