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Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Canon EOS R5

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Camera summary

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on July 17, 2024. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
4.2 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.9 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.9 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS R5, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS R5

Sensor

This camera has a Stacked CMOS sensor with a 45 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 5940 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

8192 x 4320

Expect recording in 8192 x 4320 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E6P

The battery of this camera can last up to 620 shots per charge with the included LP-E6P battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Canon EOS R5

Canon EOS R5

Camera summary

The Canon EOS R5, made by Canon, is a powerful SLR-style mirrorless camera. Announced on July 9, 2020. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 102400. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
5.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
4.2 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.6 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.8 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 45 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 5940 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

8192 x 4320

Expect recording in 8192 x 4320 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E6NH

The battery of this camera can last up to 320 shots per charge with the included LP-E6NH battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 5940 5940

Connectivity

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 25.3
DXO dynamic range 0.0 14.6
DXO low light ISO 0.0 3042.0
DXO overall score 0.0 95.0

Exposure mode

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
Yes
Yes
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
AKA - -
announced July 17, 2024 July 9, 2020
Body type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
brand Canon Canon
msrp $4,299.00 $3,899.00
model Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
Predecessor model Canon EOS R5
Successor model Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Lense

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
Focal length multiplier 1x 1x
Lens mount Canon RF Canon RF
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 75 75

Other features

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes Yes
Storage slots 2 2
Storage type CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 0.0 fps 0.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/32000s 1/8000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
Battery life 620 shots 320 shots
Battery model LP-E6P LP-E6NH
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Yes
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 138 x 101 x 93mm 138 x 98 x 88mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 746 grs 738 grs

Screen

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Max image resolution 8192 x 5464 8192 x 5464
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 45 45
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
Headphone port
Yes
Yes
Max video resolution 8192 x 4320 8192 x 4320
Microphone port
Yes
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p)

Viewfinder

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon EOS R5
viewfinder Electronic Electronic
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 5,760k dots