Canon R8 vs Nikon Z5
Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
Canon R8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Released February 2023
Nikon Z5
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed July 2020
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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon R8 and Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the R8 grades against the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Nikon Z5
| R8 | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2023 |  | July 2020 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon R8
| Z5 | R8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon R8 and Nikon Z5
| R8 | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R8 compared to the Z5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and Z5 is 71 and 62 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and Z5.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent R8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R8 Portrait photography details
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
screen articulates fully
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675g)
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Nikon Z5 Sports photography factors
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (290 per charge)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (470 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
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Canon R8 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (290 CIPA)
good battery life (470 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R8 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography information
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (290 shots)
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (470 shots)
has double storage slots
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display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (675g)
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
| Canon EOS R8 | Nikon Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS R8 | Nikon Z5 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2023-02-08 | 2020-07-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4016 |
| Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Amount of lenses | 37 | 15 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.00" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 3,690 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 4.5 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 461 grams (1.02 lb) | 675 grams (1.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 93 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 3295 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 290 shots | 470 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E17 | EN-EL15c |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Single | Two |
| Pricing at release | $1,499 | $1,399 |