Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M6 Mark II→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 M6 Mark II. 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 32MP (+12MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 14fps (mechanical and electronic)
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Battery life570 shots (CIPA) vs ~305 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 746g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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