Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Canon EOS R5 vs Canon EOS R6
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
- Resolution (MP): the R5 leads at 45 vs the R6's Approx. 20.1 megapixels.
- EVF resolution: the R5 leads at 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) vs the R6's 3.69 Million dots.
- Weight (body): the R6 leads at 680 g vs the R5's 738 g.
 R5 Canon RF |  R6 Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | 2020 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS (full-frame) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 45 | Approx. 20.1 megapixels |
| In-body stabilisation | 8 stops | Yes, up to 8-Stops advantage depending on the lens used |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-51200, expandable to L:50, H1:102400) | Auto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or 1 stop increments); ISO can be expanded to L:50, H:204,800 |
| 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 and Birds) or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes) |
| Burst — mechanical | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) | Max. Approx. 12fps. with Mechanical shutter |
| Burst — electronic | 20 fps (electronic shutter) | Max. Approx. 20fps. with Electronic shutter |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K DCI up to 29.97p (RAW/intra/inter frame); 4K up to 119.9p | 4K UHD (16:9) 3840 x 2160 up to 59.94 fps |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, 12-bit RAW (CRM) | MP4 (H.264 / H.265); YCbCr4:2:0 8-bit or YCbCr4:2:2 10-bit; Canon Log 1 & Canon Log 3; Audio Linear PCM / AAC |
| Recording limit | Max duration 29 min 59 sec (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card. |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) | 3.69 Million dots |
| EVF magnification | 0.76x | Approx. 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') | 7.5cm (3.0") Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots, Vari-angle touchscreen (capacitive touch) |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4 mm |
| Weight (body) | 738 g | 680 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" | Water/Dust Resistance: Yes. Although the camera features dust- and water-resistant construction, this cannot completely prevent dust or water droplets from entering the camera. |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 490 shots (LCD) / 320 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | With LCD Approx. 510 shots (at 23°C); With Viewfinder Approx. 380 shots (at 23°C) |
| Battery | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH (supplied)/LP-E6N |
| Card slots | 1x CFexpress Type B (max 2TB) + 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II | 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB-C connector | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB C connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support |
| HDMI | HDMI micro out (Type D) | HDMI micro out (Type D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,899.00 (body only) | —, not published |
| 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. 20.1 megapixels; Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops advantage; Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 20fps with Electronic shutter; Viewfinder Dot Count 3.69 Million dots, Magnification Approx. 0.76x”
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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