Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II→Canon EOS R1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS R1
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Burst rate40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical vs 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 45MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | ||
| Wedding | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 45MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 746g body only | 1470g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B |
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