| General | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | EOS R5 | Z9 |
| MSRP | $3899 (body only), $4999 (w/24-105mm F4 lens) | $5500 (body only) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Format | FX | |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 36 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 23.9 mm |
| Total Pixels | 47.1 Megapixel | 52.37 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 45.0 Megapixel | 45.7 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 64 - 25,600 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 102,400 | 32 - 102,400 |
| Photo | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC X | EXPEED 7 |
| Max Image Resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 8256 x 5504 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal | |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | 2000 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade |
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from: Auto Extra high 2 Extra high 1 High Normal Low Off | |
| Active D-Lighting Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-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 Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -6 to +20 EV | -8.5 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 5940 | 493 |
| 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 Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | 5-Axis Sensor Shift |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 8 stops | 6 stops |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 2,100k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.80x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.76x | 0.80x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5,760k dot | 3,690k dot |
| No Blackout Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 23 mm | 21 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 | -4 to +3 |
| Eye Sensor | Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays |
| Shutter | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 900 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/8000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 12.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 20.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 20.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Mechanical 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) | Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP Up to 120 fps at 11 MP |
| Flash | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | E-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 Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/200 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 System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support | TTL: 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 Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot Spot AF-area |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture 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 Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value |
| DXO | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3042 | 2451 |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.3 | 26.3 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.6 | 14.4 |
| DxO Overall Score | 95 | 98 |
| Video | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | CRM, MP4 | MOV MP4 NEV |
| Audio File Format | LPCM, AAC | |
| Internal Recording Modes | Raw 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.265 4:2:2 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps Raw 12-Bit 7680 x 4320 @ 59.94 fps |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 8192 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | 8K 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 | HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | Canon Log, Canon Log 3 | HDR-HLG |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min - 59.94 fps or less 7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps | 2 hour, 5 min |
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 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 Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C (5VDC at 1.5 A) Input | 1 x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O | 1 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 Data Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x RJ45 1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input 1 x PC Sync Socket Output |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | via app |
| Environmental | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46") | 149 x 150 x 91 mm (5.87 x 5.91 x 3.58") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz) | 1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11 x 9.4 x 6.1" | 13 x 7.7 x 5.8" |
| Package Weight | 3.045 lb | 5.255 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E6NH | EN-EL18d |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 740 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Other | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy body and Chassis with some components consisting of polycarbonate with glass fibre | Magnesium Alloy |
| Illuminated Buttons | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required) |
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