Who should buy the EOS R5?

Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results

How much does the EOS R5 cost in the UK?

The EOS R5 starts from £2449 in the UK, available across 5 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Canon

Canon EOS R5

Name: EOS R5
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

The Canon EOS R5 was the camera that redefined what was possible from a mirrorless body — the first to offer 8K RAW video and 45MP stills with class-leading dual pixel CMOS AF. A landmark camera that established Canon's credibility in professional mirrorless and remains an outstanding all-rounder years after its release.

GearFrame's Take

A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.

Starting from

£2449 new

Used from £1209 (Wex Photo Video)

Average price across retailers: ~£2749

Available at 5 retailers

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Wex Photo Video

£2449

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£1209

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£1307

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£1945

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Core

Released

2020

Sensor

45MP Full-Frame CMOS

Resolution

45.0 MP

Mount

Canon RF mount

Dimensions

138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm

Weight

650g (body only)

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection

Stabilisation

IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses

Burst Rate

12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic

Battery Life

~320 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p

Viewfinder

EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification

Screen

3.15" fully articulating touchscreen

Memory Cards

CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

Connectivity

USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

Electronic

Screen Type

Fully articulating

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

320 shots

USB Power

Charges and runs off USB

Dimensions

138 × 98 × 88mm

Weight (Grams)

738g

Autofocus Type

On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)

Subject Detection

Face, Eye, Animal

Max Burst Rate

20.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Yes (8.0 stops)

Maximum Native ISO

51200

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

120fps

10-Bit Video

Yes

Log Profile

Yes

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

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Who should buy this

Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

8.2

Street

6.2

Travel

6.1

Wedding & Events

7.6

Vlogging & Video

5.8

Filmmaking

7.2

Documentary

7.3

Sports & Action

7.5

Landscape

7.5

Wildlife

7.8

Casual

5.0

Food

7.8

Macro

7.6

Architecture

8.0

Astrophotography

6.0

✅ Great For

🧑

Portrait 8.2 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and resolution. 45MP and excellent skin tone rendering make this one of the finest portrait cameras available.

🏛️

Architecture 8.0 Strong on resolution, image quality / low light and screen flexibility.

🍽️

Food 7.8 Strong on screen flexibility, stabilisation and image quality / low light.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

📷

Casual 5.0 Held back by portability and value for money.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →