Nikon Z5 II vs Canon EOS R8
Get the Nikon Z5 II. In-body stabilisation, two card slots, a bigger battery, a better viewfinder and weather sealing. The Canon R8 is lighter and cheaper, and leans on stabilised lenses.
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Which one is for you?
Z5 II
A complete camera, hikes and outdoor shoots, handheld slow shutter? Then it's the Z5 II.
Is the Nikon Z5 II worth it?EOS R8
Get the R8 if this sounds like you: as light as possible, the least money, 4K/60p.
Is the Canon EOS R8 worth it?Key differences
Stabilisation
Card slots
4K/60p video
Size and weight
Battery life
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Z5 II
80%of 5 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Only a handful of verified owners so far: four love the image quality and handling for the price; one gave it a low score without saying why.
- Sharp images, good in low light
- Handling and weather sealing for the price
Nothing came up often enough to list.
EOS R8
96%of 27 verified buyer ratings give it 4 or 5 stars
Owners like the picture quality and how small and light it is; a few happy owners still wish the battery lasted longer.
- Great picture quality
- Small and light
- Easy to use
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Digital Camera World, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Z5 II: 5 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the EOS R8: 27 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Takealot (South Africa), Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia) and Otto (Germany), read November 2026.