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Full-Frame News 13 August 2025 - 16 September 2025

Full-Frame Face-Off: Nikon Z5II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic – Does Nikon’s $1,700 Powerhouse Beat Them All?

Full-Frame Face-Off: Nikon Z5II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic – Does Nikon’s $1,700 Powerhouse Beat Them All?

Key Facts Nikon Z5II Overview: High-End DNA at an Intermediate Price The Nikon Z5II is Nikon’s 2025 update to its “entry” full-frame line, but in practice it feels anything but basic. It inherits the sensor and many internals from higher models (sharing its 24.5MP BSI CMOS with the Z6 II/Zf) dpreview.com. This backside-illuminated sensor paired with the latest EXPEED 7 processor (same engine as the Z9 flagship) gives the Z5II faster readout and improved low-light performance over the original Z5 dpreview.com nikon.com. Nikon claims it focuses 3× faster than the Z5 in dim conditions nikon.com nikon.com and can lock on
16 September 2025
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Nikon Z5II Shocks the Camera World: A Budget Full-Frame That Punches Above Its Weight

Nikon Z5 II vs Nikon Z7 II: Budget Full-Frame Upstart Takes on the High-Res Heavyweight

Key Facts Now, let’s dive deeper into each aspect of this matchup. Sensor and Image Quality Megapixels and Detail: The Nikon Z7 II’s 45.7MP FX sensor delivers extremely fine detail, suitable for large prints or heavy cropping. It was lauded as one of the best sensors for landscape and studio work – essentially matching the acclaimed Nikon D850’s image quality. Reviewers note the Z7 II’s files have “incredible detail and low base ISO noise,” calling it “the best landscape photography camera” of its time for its combination of resolution and dynamic range. By comparison, the 24.5MP Z5 II cannot natively resolve as much fine detail – but
6 September 2025
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Comparing the Canon EOS R8, EOS R7, and EOS R50 V (2025 Edition)

Mirrorless Showdown 2025: Canon EOS R8 vs Nikon Z5 II vs Sony A7 IV – Which Full-Frame Camera Wins?

Canon EOS R8 weighs about 461 g with battery, is the lightest of the trio, and uses a single SD card slot with no IBIS. Nikon Z5 II uses a 24.5 MP BSI sensor, 5-axis IBIS up to ~7.5 stops, and dual SD UHS-II slots, priced at $1,699 body. Sony A7 IV features a 33.0 MP Exmor R BSI sensor, 5-axis IBIS rated at 5.5 stops, and dual card slots (CFexpress Type A and SD), priced at $2,499. Canon EOS R8 offers 6K oversampled 4K up to 60 fps with no crop, 10-bit internal recording, and can overheat after about
17 August 2025
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Astrophotography Showdown: Sony A7 IV vs Canon EOS Ra vs Nikon D810A – Which Captures the Cosmos Best?

Mirrorless Showdown: Sony A7 IV vs Nikon Z8 vs Canon R6 Mark II – The Ultimate Full-Frame Face-Off

Nikon Z8 features a 45.7 MP stacked BSI CMOS sensor inherited from the Z9, with base ISO 64 and essentially no rolling shutter in electronic mode. Sony A7 IV uses a 33 MP BSI CMOS sensor (non-stacked) with base ISO 100, balancing resolution and ISO performance. Canon EOS R6 Mark II uses a 24.2 MP CMOS sensor (not BSI or stacked) delivering strong low-light performance and a versatile 24 MP workflow. All three cameras output 14-bit RAW files for maximum editing latitude. The Nikon Z8 uses 493 phase-detect AF points with 3D Tracking, the Sony A7 IV uses 759-point AF
13 August 2025
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