Canon EOS R5 Mark II
95/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $4,299
Third-party reference ↗Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Nikon Z8
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
Nikon Z8
95/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $3,999
Third-party reference ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider Canon EOS R5 Mark II for
- 8K 60p RAW internal recording
- Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- Up to 30 fps electronic burst
Tradeoff: Price jumped from R5
Consider Nikon Z8 for
- Z9 sensor in compact body
- 8K 60p RAW internal
- Class-leading EVF
Tradeoff: No vertical grip integrated
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Video
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Ergonomics
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Nikon Z8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45 MP BSI stacked CMOS | 45.4 MP stacked CMOS (8256×5504) |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Burst | 12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic | 20 fps RAW / 30 fps JPEG / 120 fps reduced-res |
| Video | 8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p | 8.3K 60p 12-bit N-RAW · 4K 120p |
| AF | 5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage | 3D-Tracking + 9 subject types |
| ISO | 100–51200 (exp. 50–102400) | Not documented |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | Not documented |
| Storage | Not documented | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II |
| Weight | Not documented | 910 g |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- video
- 96 / 96
- ergonomics
- 92 / 92
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Prices & availability
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Nikon Z8
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $3,999. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.