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Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Zf

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The Z5 II wins 2 of 5 scored specs (weight); the Zf wins 3 (stabilization, battery (cipa)). The Z5 II is $147 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.
3 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Nikon Z5 II134 × 100.5 × 72 mm · 700 g
  • Nikon Zf144 × 103 × 49 mm · 710 g

Where they differ

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PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,850BEST$1,997
CameraFits score8.48.5BEST
PHOTO
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.7.5 stops8 stopsBEST
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.22.2 ms · 4K full width, DPReview22 ms · 4K full width, DPReview
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal N-RAWNone
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.350 shots380 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.700 gBEST710 g
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x SD UHS-IISD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I

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