Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R5

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

You own

Canon

EOS R6

£1299

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R5

£2499 (+£1,200)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS R6. 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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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R6	EOS R5
Price	£1,299	£2,499
Released	2020	2020
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	45MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	20MP	45MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps	8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)	~320 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	598g (body only)	650g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot	EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.15" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF mount
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II

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