Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R5 C
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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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Resolution45MP vs 20MP (+25MP)
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Generation2 years newer (2022 vs 2020)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS R6 | EOS R5 C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.1 | ||
| Street | -1.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.4 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.9 | ||
| Landscape | -0.4 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.6 | ||
| Food | -0.3 | ||
| Macro | -1.6 | ||
| Architecture | +0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 | EOS R5 C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £768 used | £3,299 | |
| 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 | No IBIS (electronic IS for video; use IS lenses) | |
| 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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