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Nikon Z5 II vs Canon EOS R8

Nikon Z5 II (2025) and Canon EOS R8 (2023) compared side by side.

Nikon Z5 II
Nikon Z5 II
$1,849
Canon EOS R8
Canon EOS R8
$1,649

Nikon Z5 II is $1,849 with a 24.5MP sensor and 7.5-stop IBIS; Canon EOS R8 is $1,649 with a 24.2MP sensor and no IBIS.

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SpecNikon Z5 IICanon EOS R8
Price (USD RRP)$1,849$1,649
Announced20252023
Sensor24.5 MP Full-frame BSI CMOS24.2 MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
ProcessorEXPEED 7DIGIC X
In-body stabilizationYes (7.5 stops)No
Max burst14 fps40 fps
Max video4K / 60P4K / 60P
Weather sealedYesNo
Weight700 g461 g
Battery (CIPA)330 shots290 shots
Card slots2× SD UHS-II1× SD UHS-II
Lens mountInterchangeableInterchangeable
References
Spec source—canon.com.au/cameras/eos-r8
Price source—B&H listing (regular price)
Image sourcecommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Nikon_Z5II_03.jpgcommons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Canon_EOS_R8_27_may_2023c.jpg
Product pagenikonusa.com/p/z5ii/1680/overviewusa.canon.com/cameras/eos-r8

Prices shown are approximate manufacturer list prices (RRP) in USD and may differ from live retail prices.