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EOS R6 Mark II vs 1 J5
Quick take: The EOS R6 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable; only the EOS R6 Mark II is weather sealed.
Where the EOS R6 Mark II wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Battery Life: ~760 shots (CIPA)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 8.3 vs 3.9
- Travel: 6.6 vs 6.1
Where the 1 J5 wins
- Cheaper new: £93 vs £1,999
- Burst Rate: 20fps
- Weight: 265g (with battery)
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS R6 Mark II 138 × 98 × 88 mm · 670 g
- 1 J5 98 × 60 × 32 mm · 265 g
The 1 J5 is 40 mm narrower, 38 mm shorter, 56 mm slimmer and 405 g lighter than the EOS R6 Mark II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R6 Mark II — Portraits & Action: 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark IICanon · 2022 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £93 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R6 Mark II
1 J5
Portrait
8.3/10
3.9/10
Street
6.7/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.0/10
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Filmmaking
7.5/10
3.2/10
Documentary
7.9/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
8.5/10
4.5/10
Landscape
6.6/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
8.4/10
4.3/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.1/10
Food
7.7/10
4.6/10
Macro
8.4/10
3.4/10
Architecture
6.6/10
3.4/10
Astrophotography
6.9/10
2.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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