EOS R6 Mark IIvs GH5
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
GH5 (2017)
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
Quick take: The eos r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the gh5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | GH5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 725g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | GH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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