Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6 Mark II→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 R6 Mark II. 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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Resolution45MP vs 24MP (+21MP)
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StabilisationImproved — 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses)
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic
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Generation2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 670g body only | 746g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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