Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Canon EOS R5 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Burst — electronic: the R6 II leads at 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps vs the R5's 20 fps (electronic shutter).
- Resolution (MP): the R5 leads at 45 vs the R6 II's 24.2.
- EVF resolution: the R5 leads at 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) vs the R6 II's 3.69 million dots.
 R5 Canon RF |  R6 II Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS (full-frame) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame, compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF) |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 45 | 24.2 |
| In-body stabilisation | 8 stops | 8 stops |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-51200, expandable to L:50, H1:102400) | 100 (range 100-102400, expandable to L:50, H:204800) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Subject detection | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes, Aircraft, Trains) |
| Burst — mechanical | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) |
| Burst — electronic | 20 fps (electronic shutter) | 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K DCI up to 29.97p (RAW/intra/inter frame); 4K up to 119.9p | 4K UHD up to 59.94p (6K oversampled, uncropped) |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, 12-bit RAW (CRM) | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC |
| Recording limit | Max duration 29 min 59 sec (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | Max duration 6 hours (excluding High Frame Rate movies) |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) | 3.69 million dots |
| EVF magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x |
| Rear screen | 3.15-inch (8.01cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 2.1 million dots, touchscreen, vari-angle (vari-angle confirmed via official USA press release: '3.2-inch 2.1 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen') | 3.0-inch Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen, vari-angle (vari-angle confirmed via official USA press release: '3-inch 1.62 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen') |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm |
| Weight (body) | 738 g | 670 g |
| Weather sealing | Yes, dust- and water-resistant construction; official press release describes it as "weather, drip and dust sealing on par with the EOS 5D series" | Yes, dust- and water-resistant construction (cannot completely prevent dust/water entry); official press release describes it as "on par with the EOS 6D series" |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 490 shots (LCD) / 320 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | 760 shots (LCD) / 450 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, power saving mode, at 23°C |
| Battery | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N |
| Card slots | 1x CFexpress Type B (max 2TB) + 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II | 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB-C connector | SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11ac/ab/g/n (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth v5.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI micro out (Type D) | HDMI micro out (Type D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,899.00 (body only) | $2,499.00 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“36 x 24 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 45 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter or 20fps with electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 490 shots”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops advantage. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 40fps with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 760 shots”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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