Canon EOS R5 Vs Canon EOS R6: What Is The Difference?

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Canon EOS R5

Body onlyRF 85mm f/1.2L USMRF 28-70mm f/2L USMCanon RF 24-105mm f/4L IS USMRF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS USMRF 85mm f/2 Macro IS STMRF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM77points

Canon EOS R6

Body onlyRF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STMComparison winnervsvs

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Canon EOS R5 vs Canon EOS R6Canon EOS R5Canon EOS R6

Why is Canon EOS R5 better than EOS R6?

• 4887 more focus points?5940vs1053
• 2.24x more megapixels (main camera)?45 MPvs20.1 MP
• 1.67x more in continuous drive mode?20 fpsvs12 fps
• 5 higher DxOMark Sensor score?95vs90
• 480k dots higher resolution (screen)?2100k dotsvs1620k dots
• Wi-Fi version?Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)vsWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
• 6.67% bigger screen size?3.2"vs3"
• 2370 Mbps higher movie recording bitrate?2600 Mbpsvs230 Mbps

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Why is EOS R6 better than Canon EOS R5?

• 102400 ISO higher maximum expanded ISO?204800 ISOvs102400 ISO
• 40 shots longer battery life?360 shotsvs320 shots
• 352 ISO higher low-light ISO (DxOMark)?3394 ISOvs3042 ISO
• 58 g lighter?680 gvs738 g
• Has a stereo microphone?
• 2x higher maximum ISO?102400 ISOvs51200 ISO

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User reviews

Overall rating

Canon EOS R59.06 User reviewsCanon EOS R59.0/106 User reviewsWrite a reviewCanon EOS R69.45 User reviewsEOS R69.4/105 User reviewsWrite a review

Features

Build quality

9.5/10 6 ratings9.8/10 5 ratings

Video quality

9.0/10 6 ratings9.5/10 4 ratings

Controls

8.3/10 6 ratings9.8/10 5 ratings

Low-light performance

7.8/10 6 ratings10.0/10 5 ratings

Autofocus

9.0/10 6 ratings9.4/10 5 ratings

Comments

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Stephane

3 years ago

8 / 10

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Very good Canon body but could be better!!

Stephane

3 years ago

8 / 10

This Canon body is very good, but it has some shortcomings... Maybe one day Canon will consider photographers more?? Overheats even in photo mode unless you put the device in eco mode!! Overheats in video!! The thumb joystick is placed too high.. the card slot feels cheap!! That being said, overall it is a very good, fast device with well-defined files except in high iso levels - yes, 45 MP is too much!! 30 MP would have been enough. The R6 only has 20 MP!! The Canon R has 30 MP but it is very noisy and the electronic shutter has its limits with banding and distortion... perhaps the perfect Canon device will arrive with the R3, but at 7000 euros. A word to the wise.

Pros

• Beautiful results

Cons

• Overheats in photo and video mode unless in eco mode!!
• Yes, 45 MP equals digital noise from 400 iso!!

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Ekaria

4 years ago

10 / 10

It is a beast when it come to photography

Ekaria

4 years ago

10 / 10

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Jonathan

3 years ago

10 / 10

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Reliable and easy to use.

Jonathan

3 years ago

10 / 10

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Design

Type

MirrorlessCanon EOS R5

MirrorlessCanon EOS R6

The type of camera.viewfinder

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Canon EOS R5

Electronic viewfinder (EVF)Canon EOS R6

The type of viewfinder that the camera has.is weather-sealed (splashproof)✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.screen resolution

2100k dots

1620k dots

A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.EVF resolution

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Canon EOS R5)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Canon EOS R6)

An electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a higher resolution provides a sharper image, producing a view comparable in quality with the one displayed on an optical viewfinder.Has a flip-out screen✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.viewfinder coverage

100%

100%

With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.screen size

3.2"

3"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).weight

738 g

680 g

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Optics

sensor size

Full frame

Full frame

One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.lens mount

Canon RFCanon EOS R5

Canon RFCanon EOS R6

The type of mount that connects the lens to the camera.focus points

5940

1053

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.megapixels (main camera)

45 MP

20.1 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.maximum ISO

51200 ISO

102400 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.maximum expanded ISO

102400 ISO

204800 ISO

Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.has sensor shift stabilization✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.continuous shooting (mechanical)

20 fps

12 fps

The number of frames per second that can be captured in continuous drive mode when using the mechanical shutter.has AF tracking✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.Show more

Videography

video recording (main camera)

4320 x 30 fps

2160 x 60 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.has continuous autofocus when recording movies✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.has a microphone input✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a stereo microphone✖Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.Has timelapse function✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.movie bitrate

2600 Mbps

230 Mbps

The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.number of microphones

1

1

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.Show more

Battery

Battery life (CIPA)

320 shots

360 shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.has a removable battery✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.has a rechargeable battery✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6The battery can be recharged and used over again.has a battery level indicator✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.battery power

2130 mAh

2130 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.

Features

release date

5 years ago07/09/2020Canon EOS R5

5 years ago07/09/2020Canon EOS R6

The date the product first became available for purchase.processor

Digic XCanon EOS R5

Digic XCanon EOS R6

The image processor used in the camera.supports Wi-Fi✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6The device can connect to Wi-Fi.Has Bluetooth✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.Has dual card slots✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.has pixel shift shot✖Canon EOS R5✖EOS R6The camera can take a series of shots, shifting the sensor slightly with each one. These can then be combined to create an extremely high-resolution image. It’s particularly useful for things like photographing artwork.shoots raw✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.supports lossless compressed raw✔Canon EOS R5✔EOS R6It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.Show more

Miscellaneous

USB version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Canon EOS R5)

3.2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.

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