Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black 2024

Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black 2024

Canon
92 Overall Score
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Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020

Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020

Nikon
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black 2024

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

Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020

82 out of 100 high confidence 150 reviews

The Nikon Z7 II is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, high resolution, and lightweight design, making it a popular upgrade from DSLRs like the D850. Users appreciate the sharpness, dynamic range, and the ability to use existing F-mount lenses via the FTZ adapter. However, several reviewers note that the autofocus, while improved, still lags behind competitors, and some find the ergonomics, battery life, and lack of GPS to be drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a great value for landscape and portrait photography, though not ideal for fast action.

Pros
  • Exceptional image quality
  • High resolution 45.7MP sensor
  • Lightweight and compact body
  • Excellent dynamic range
  • Sharp and detailed images
Cons
  • Autofocus lags behind competitors
  • Battery life drains quickly
  • Ergonomic issues with dials and cable release
  • No built-in GPS
  • CFexpress card costs more
👍 Image quality 45
🤔 Autofocus performance 28
🤔 Ergonomics 15
👎 Battery life 12
👍 Value for money 10
👍 Lens compatibility 8

Scores

Beginner
Canon
97
Nikon
93
Youtube
Canon
97
Nikon
82
Video
Canon
96
Nikon
89
Wedding Events
Canon
95
Nikon
90
Sports Wildlife
Canon
92
Nikon
89
Photography
Canon
91
Nikon
88
Product Photography
Canon
89
Nikon
86
Travel
Canon
87
Nikon
85
Streaming
Canon
84
Nikon
79
Vlogging
Canon
82
Nikon
76

Specifications

Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark IINikon Z Z 7II
Sensor
TypeCMOSBSI CMOS
Sizefull-framefull-frame
Megapixels45 MP45.70000076293945 MP★
ISO Range10064★
ProcessorDIGIC AcceleratorEXPEED 6
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
493
AF TypePhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975Phase Detection: 493
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)30 fps★10 fps
Burst (Electronic)30 fps120 fps★
Max Shutter1/320001/8000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution8K★4K
4K FPS120 fps★60 fps
1080p FPS240 fps★100 fps
10-bit✓✓
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓✓
CodecH.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-BitH.264
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"3.2"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★3.6M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.59 kg★0.61 kg
Battery Life320 shots400 shots★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
HDMIHDMI OutputMini HDMI★
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Black 2024

  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)

Nikon Z Z 7II Black 2020

  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong burst (94th percentile)94th %ile

Verdict

═ Tie

Both products are closely matched - Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II wins 7 specs while Nikon Z Z 7II wins 5.

Canon EOS R5 R5 Mark II Better at:

VideoYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography