How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Nikon
Nikon Z5 vs Canon EOS R8
Short AnswerNikon Z5 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionNikon Z5
Autofocus PointsCanon EOS R8
Battery LifeNikon Z5
WeightCanon EOS R8
Launch PriceNikon Z5
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.3
B24.2
Battery (Shots)
A390
B220
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A675
B461
AF Points
A273
B1053
Form Factor
134 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm
132.5 × 86.1 × 70 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Nikon Z5 If…
- Higher resolution (24.3 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- Higher battery life (390 shots vs 220 shots)
- Costs less at launch ($1399 vs $1499)
Choose Canon EOS R8 If…
- Higher autofocus points (1053 vs 273 )
- Lighter body (461 g vs 675 g)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Nikon Z5 | Canon EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24.3 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Stabilization | 5 Stops | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 273 | 1053 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -6.5 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 4.5 fps | 6 fps |
| Electronic Burst | — | 40 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 3.69M | 2.36M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3" |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 4K 30p | — |
| Internal Color | 8-bit 4:2:0 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 675 g | 461 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 390 Shots | 220 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 1399 | 1499 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.