Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R8 Mark II→Canon EOS R5 C
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon EOS R8 Mark II. 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 24MP (+21MP)
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Battery life~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan vs 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF)
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 R8 Mark II | EOS R5 C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.2 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.5 | ||
| Documentary | -0.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.7 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.8 | ||
| Casual | -1.3 | ||
| Food | -0.9 | ||
| Macro | -2.9 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | EOS R5 C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £3,799 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3 | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | No IBIS (electronic IS for video; use IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan | ↑ |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card) | 680g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED | |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
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