Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6 Mark II→Canon EOS R5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS R6 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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Resolution45MP vs 24MP (+21MP)
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StabilisationImproved — IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wedding | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 Mark II | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 670g body only | 650g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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