Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R5→Canon EOS R5 C

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

You own

Canon

EOS R5

£2499

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R5 C

£3799 (+£1,300)

2022

⚖️

Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the EOS R5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the EOS R5 C

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R5	EOS R5 C
Price	£2,499	£3,799
Released	2020	2022	↑
Sensor	45MP Full-Frame CMOS	45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science
Resolution	45MP	45MP
Video	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p	8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF
Stabilisation	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses	5-axis IBIS — 8 stops (with IS lens)
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	~320 shots (CIPA)	~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan	↓
Weight	650g (with battery)	680g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification	EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED
Screen	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount	Canon RF mount	Canon RF mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type B slots

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