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Canon EOS R5 · Body only — full-frame · 2020
Canon

Canon EOS R5 · Body only

full-frame · 2020

92
/ 100
From $3,899
VS
Canon EOS R5 · Body only wins by 3
Nikon Z7 II — full-frame · 2020
Nikon

Nikon Z7 II

full-frame · 2020

89
/ 100
From $2,999
Specdex verdict

Canon EOS R5 · Body only takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 · Body only lands at 92 and Nikon Z7 II at 89. That puts Canon EOS R5 · Body only ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon EOS R5 · Body only if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance

Pick Nikon Z7 II if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Canon EOS R5 · Body only

Compared on the photo sub-score

Canon EOS R5 · Body only leads on photo (92 vs 89).

Autofocus

Canon EOS R5 · Body only

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon EOS R5 · Body only leads on autofocus (90 vs 87).

Video

Canon EOS R5 · Body only

Compared on the video sub-score

Canon EOS R5 · Body only leads on video (88 vs 85).

Value for money

Nikon Z7 II

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nikon Z7 II more score per dollar ($2,999 vs $3,899).

Canon EOS R5 · Body only 92
vs
89 Nikon Z7 II

Score breakdown

Canon EOS R5 · Body only
92
photo 92
video 88
autofocus 90
ergonomics 86
Nikon Z7 II
89
photo 89
video 85
autofocus 87
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Canon EOS R5 · Body only versus Nikon Z7 II — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EOS R5 · Body only Nikon Z7 II
Format
full-frame
full-frame
Release year
2020
2020

Canon EOS R5 · Body only

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

Nikon Z7 II

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

FAQ: Canon EOS R5 · Body only vs Nikon Z7 II

Which is better, Canon EOS R5 · Body only or Nikon Z7 II? +

Canon EOS R5 · Body only scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon EOS R5 · Body only worth the price? +

At $3,899, Canon EOS R5 · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.

Is Nikon Z7 II worth the price? +

At $2,999, Nikon Z7 II delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in photo.

Does Canon EOS R5 · Body only or Nikon Z7 II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R5 · Body only or Nikon Z7 II? +

Canon EOS R5 · Body only — leads on photo (92 vs 89). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 · Body only or Nikon Z7 II? +

Canon EOS R5 · Body only — leads on autofocus (90 vs 87). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.