Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R5 C

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

You own

Canon

EOS R6

£1299

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R5 C

£3799 (+£2,500)

2022

✅

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 C

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R6	EOS R5 C
Price	£1,299	£3,799
Released	2020	2022	↑
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science
Resolution	20MP	45MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps	8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS	5-axis IBIS — 8 stops (with IS lens)
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)	~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan	↓
Weight	598g (body only)	680g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot	EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type B slots

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