Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
Nikon
Z5 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
Z5 IIC
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- BZ5 IIC has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher EVF resolution (2,360,000 vs 1,040,000)
- BZ5 IIC has higher Max video bit rate (420 Mbps vs 250 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 3mm narrower than Z5 IIC but it is also 9mm taller and 8mm thicker.
EOS R8 Mark II is 121 g lighter than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 72mm Z5 IIC
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 81 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z5 IIC
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z5 IIC
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 R8 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
EVF resolution
2,360,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Z5 IIC supports it
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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 59.94 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
Z5 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R8 Mark II or Z5 IIC?
Z5 IIC scores 6.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R8 Mark II — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Z5 IIC?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the Z5 IIC?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Z5 IIC?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 121 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the Z5 IIC the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The Z5 IIC is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.