Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
95
/ 100
From $4,299
VS
Canon EOS R5 Mark II wins by 1
Nikon
Nikon Z8
45.7 MP · 8K60 N-RAW · Z9 in smaller body
94
/ 100
From $3,999
Specdex verdict
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Nikon Z8 at 94. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓8K60 RAW internal
- ✓Next-gen AI subject detection
- ✓Brilliant EVF
Pick Nikon Z8 if…
- ✓Z9 internals, smaller body
- ✓No mechanical shutter
- ✓Superb N-Log video
Score breakdown
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
95 photo 96
video 96
autofocus 98
ergonomics 92
Nikon Z8
94 photo 96
video 94
autofocus 94
ergonomics 90
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Nikon Z8
Sensor
45 MP BSI stacked
45.7 MP BSI stacked
Mount
Canon RF
Nikon Z
Video
8K60 RAW, 4K120
8K60 N-RAW, 4K120
Stabilization
5-axis IBIS
5-axis IBIS
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Pros
- +8K60 RAW internal
- +Next-gen AI subject detection
- +Brilliant EVF
Cons
- −Price jumped from R5
- −Body heats in long 8K
- −Battery life modest
Nikon Z8
Pros
- +Z9 internals, smaller body
- +No mechanical shutter
- +Superb N-Log video
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Battery life shorter than Z9
- −Complex menu system
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Nikon Z8
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Nikon Z8? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in autofocus.
Is Nikon Z8 worth the price? +
At $3,999, Nikon Z8 delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Nikon Z8 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.