Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R5→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 R5. 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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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life570 shots (CIPA) vs ~320 shots (CIPA)
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Generation4 years newer (2024 vs 2020)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (45MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R5 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 45MP | 45MP | |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 746g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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