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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55
Imaging
83
Features
83
Overall
83

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched May 2023
Photography Glossary

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon R5 versus Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the Z8 (46MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The R5 was revealed 3 years before the Z8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the R5 matches up vs the Z8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon Z8

 R5 Z8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2100k2089kCrisper screen (+11k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R5

 Z8 R5 
LaunchedMay 2023July 2020More recent by 34 months

Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z8

 R5 Z8 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3.2"3.20"Same screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R5 provides external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R5 and the Z8.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and Z8 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and Z8.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z8 to offer more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older R5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (45 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
89
manual focus
MP count great (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography info
Nikon Z8 Street photography info
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
72
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (910g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography details
Nikon Z8 Sports photography details
84
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (45MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (320 shots)
81
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low max shutter speed