Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III→Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS-1D X Mark III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Resolution45MP vs 20MP (+25MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 16fps mechanical, 20fps live view
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Generation4 years newer (2024 vs 2020)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS-1D X Mark III | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | -1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS-1D X Mark III | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,500 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.1MP full-frame CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 5.5K RAW, 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 60fps (full-frame via firmware) | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | 191-point all cross-type OVF AF; 525-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Live View) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 16fps mechanical, 20fps live view | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~2850 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1250g (body only) | 746g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | OVF 0.76× magnification, 100% coverage | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 4.15M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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