Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS M6 Mark II→Canon EOS R5

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS M6 Mark II

£600

2019

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R5

£2499 (+£1,899)

2020

✅

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 EOS R5

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS M6 Mark II	EOS R5
Price	£600	£2,499
Released	2019	2020	↑
Sensor	32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)	45MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	32MP	45MP	↑
Video	4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection
Stabilisation	—	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses
Burst Rate	14fps (mechanical and electronic)	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↓
Battery Life	~305 shots (CIPA)	~320 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	408g (body only)	650g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory)	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon EF-M mount	Canon RF mount
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-II slot	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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