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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
59 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Revealed July 2020
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Launched October 2021
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon R5 versus Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the Z9 (46MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R5 was launched 15 months before the Z9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R5 scores against the Z9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R5 Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2100k2089kClearer screen (+11k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R5

		

		

			
 Z9 R5 
LaunchedOctober 2021July 2020Newer by 15 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 R5 Z9 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 enjoys external measurements 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 Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R5 versus Nikon Z9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R5 vs the Z9.
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R5 and Z9 is 59 and 51 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and Z9.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon Z9 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged R5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z9 Portrait photography details
88
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count amazing (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
88
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R5 Street photography information
Nikon Z9 Street photography information
78
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
70
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z9 Sports photography factors
84
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 has phase detect AF
 terrible battery pack (320 shots)
90
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (46MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
68
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count amazing (45MP)
 selfie friendly display
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
65
 better than average battery pack (740 shots)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 heavier than competitors (1,340g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Landscape photography camera
79
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (45MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
87
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (740 CIPA)
 2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 Vlogging advice
Nikon Z9 Vlogging advice
79
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 has mic jack
32
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have external mic support
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 heavier than competitors (1,340 grams)
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS R5Nikon Z9
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked 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 45 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 493
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 29
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 2,089k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,686k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 8192x4320 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 738g (1.63 pounds) 1340g (2.95 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 740 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 2 2
Cost at release $3,899 $5,500