Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs RX100 VI
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the rx100 vi is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £700 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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