Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Nikon Z8
Stacked 45 MP · 8K 60p · Pro hybrid
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Nikon Z8 at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- ✓Up to 30 fps electronic burst
Pick Nikon Z8 if…
- ✓Z9 sensor in compact body
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal
- ✓Class-leading EVF
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVideo
TieCompared on the video sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ergonomics
TieCompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | 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) | — |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | — |
| Storage | — | CFexpress B + SD UHS-II |
| Weight | — | 910 g |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- +8K 60p RAW internal recording
- +Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- +Up to 30 fps electronic burst
- −Price jumped from R5
- −Body heats in extended 8K recording
- −Battery life modest
Nikon Z8
- +Z9 sensor in compact body
- +8K 60p RAW internal
- +Class-leading EVF
- −No vertical grip integrated
- −Only 1 CFexpress + 1 SD slot
- −Heavy at 910g
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Nikon Z8
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Nikon Z8? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 95 — strongest in sensor.
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.