Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6 Mark III→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 III. 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 32MP (+12MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark III | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | -0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.5 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 Mark III | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,799 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame stacked CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 60fps oversampled from 7K, 6K RAW internal | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, up to 40fps tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 40fps (electronic shutter), 12fps (mechanical) | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~580 shots (CIPA, LP-E6P) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 670g (body with battery and card) | 746g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M-dot, up to 120fps | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.2-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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