Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
Released Jul 2024
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
EOS R5 Mark II is 2.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
Wins
Z9
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ9 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (740 shots vs 320 shots)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS R5 Mark II is 11mm narrower and 48mm shorter than Z9 but it is also 3mm thicker.
EOS R5 Mark II is 594 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 94mm EOS R5 Mark II · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 94 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z9
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 Mark II
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 101.2, 93.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R5 Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
746 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
740 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 600 frames — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked CMOS — speed and resolution
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓30fps electronic burst at full 45MP
- ✓5.76M dot EVF
Cons
- –Premium $4,299 price
- –Short battery life (320 CIPA shots)
- –Body heat in extended 8K sessions
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R5 Mark II or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 8.5/10 for EOS R5 Mark II — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and Z9?
EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 Mark II or the Z9?
EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and Z9?
EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS R5 Mark II is 594 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R5 Mark II and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS R5 Mark II: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 Mark II and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 Mark II launched at $4,299 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS R5 Mark II is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.