Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R6 V→Canon EOS R5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon EOS R6 V. 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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Resolution45MP vs 32MP (+12MP)
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StabilisationImproved — IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses
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 | Canon EOS R6 V | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Street | +1.4 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.0 | ||
| Documentary | -0.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Food | -0.2 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R6 V | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,399 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 40fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 688g (with battery and card) | 650g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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