Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
83 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
Canon
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
No customer feedback yet
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
78 out of 100 high confidence 170 reviews
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Autofocus performance 35
Overheating issues 12
High iso noise 8
Battery compatibility 10
Pre capture feature 9
Build quality 15
Scores
Sports Wildlife
Wedding Events
Photography
Beginner
Youtube
Product Photography
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon Z8 Z8 | Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 45 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | DIGIC Accelerator |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/200 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.68 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 840 shots★ | 320 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI/USB Cable Clip | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z8 Z8
Scores 83 overall, wins 1 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.