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Nikon Z7 II vs Canon EOS R5 II: Specifications Comparison

By Jason Polak No Comments
Last Updated On April 9, 2025


Nikon Z7 II vs Canon EOS R5 II Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureNikon Z7 IICanon EOS R5 II
AnnouncedOctober 2020July 2024
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSStacked CMOS
Image ProcessorDual EXPEED 6DIGIC X + Accelerator
Resolution45.7 MP45.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions8256×55048192×5464
Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm (Full Frame)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size4.35µ4.39µ
Low Pass FilterNoYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)YesYes
Base ISOISO 64ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 25,600ISO 51,200
Extended ISOsISO 32-102,400ISO 50-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoYes
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/32,000
Longest Shutter Speed900 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)10 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)10 FPS30 FPS
Notes for High FPS Shooting12-bit raw at 10 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 9 FPS)None
Buffer Size (Raw)77 frames (10 FPS)93 frames (30 FPS), 230 frames (12 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points493 1053
Photographer’s-Eye-Sensing AFN/AYes
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4 EV-6 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits12 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 (12 with paid upgrade)12 bits
Raw VideoNo (Yes, externally, with paid upgrade)Yes
8K Maximum FramerateN/A60 FPS
4K Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS240 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.08x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop)No
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 minNo limit
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots2 2
Slot 1 TypeCFExpress Type BCFExpress Type B
Slot 2 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.2 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution2.1 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.8x0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution3.69 million dots5.76 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.1Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeEN-EL15cLP-E6P
Battery Life (Viewfinder)360 frames250 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)420 frames540 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)440 frames630 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)705 g (1.55 lbs.)746 g (1.64 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)134 x 101 x 85 mm (5.3 x 4.0 x 3.3″)1139 x 101 x 94 mm (5.5 x 4.0 x 3.7″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$3000 (Check Current Price)$4300 (Check Current Price)
Used Prices (Affiliate)Nikon Z7 II Used PricesCanon EOS R5 II Used Prices
1The Nikon Z7 II’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z7 II’s depth measurement in this table.

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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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