Nikon Z30 vs Canon EOS R5 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Nikon Z30 | Canon EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2022 | July 2020 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | EXPEED 6 | DIGIC X |
| Resolution | 20.9 MP | 45.0 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 5568×3712 | 8192×5464 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 4.22µ | 4.39µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 51,200 | ISO 51,200 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 100-204,800 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | Yes (JPEG only) |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 11 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 11 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | 12-bit raw at 11 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS) | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 35 frames (11 FPS) | 83 frames (20 FPS), 180 frames (12 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 209 | 1053 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -4.5 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 12 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 8 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | No | Yes |
| 8K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 30 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | No | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | 125 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-I) | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 1.04 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | N/A | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 5.76 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 1 | Type C 3.1 |
| Battery Type | EN-EL25 | LP-E6NH |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | N/A | 220 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 330 frames | 320 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | N/A | 490 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 405 g (0.89 lbs.) | 738 g (1.63 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.0 x 2.9 x 2.4″) | 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $710 (Check Current Price) | $3900 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Nikon Z30 Used Prices | Canon EOS R5 Used Prices |
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