Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 5DS→Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS 5DS. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS M6 Mark II
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Burst rate14fps (mechanical and electronic) vs 5fps
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Generation4 years newer (2019 vs 2015)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution32MP (down from 51MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS 5DS | EOS M6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.4 | ||
| Street | +2.2 | ||
| Travel | +1.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.3 | ||
| Documentary | +0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +1.9 | ||
| Food | +1.1 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 5DS | EOS M6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £337 used | £337 used | |
| Released | 2015 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 50.6MP full-frame CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 51MP | 32MP | ↓ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | 61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder with EOS iTR face / colour tracking; contrast AF with face tracking in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 930g (with battery) | 408g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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