Nikon Z Z8
Nikon
90 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Black 2026
Canon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Wedding Events
Beginner
Youtube
Travel
Vlogging
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z8 | Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 45 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | Phase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 12 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | 20 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | Yes | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z8
- Strong burst (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Black 2026
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z8
Scores 90 overall, wins 3 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.