Canon EOS R5 vs Nikon Z5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS R5Z5
      MSRP$3899 (body only), $4999 (w/24-105mm F4 lens)$1399 (body only), $1699 (w/24-50mm lens), $2199 (w/24-200mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels47.1 Megapixel24.93 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.0 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,40050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      ProcessorDIGIC XEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution8192 x 54646016 x 4016
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2000 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +20 EV3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5940273
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Lens MountCanon RFNikon Z
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps4.5 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 45 MP for up to 180 Frames (Raw) / 350 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4.5 fps at 24.3 MP
      Flash Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Front-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±6 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      DxO Low Light ISO3042
      DxO Color Depth25.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.6
      DxO Overall Score95
      Video Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Movie File FormatCRM, MP4MOV
      MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesRaw 12-Bit
      8K DCI: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [2600 Mbps]


      H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 8K: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [680 to 1300 Mbps]
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [680 to 1300 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [170 to 1880 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [170 to 1880 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [28 to 230 Mbps]

      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 8K: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [470 to 1300 Mbps]
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [470 to 1300 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [120 to 1880 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [120 to 1880 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 180 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution8192 x 43203840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes8K or cropped 5K ProRes RAW

      4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log, Canon Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C (5VDC at 1.5 A) Input1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Dimensions138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46")134 x 101 x 70 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11 x 9.4 x 6.1"8.4 x 7.3 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.045 lb3.05 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Battery PackLP-E6NHEN-EL15c
      Battery Life320 shots470 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CFexpress Type B
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z5
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body and Chassis with some components consisting of polycarbonate with glass fibreMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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