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Canon R5 vs. Canon R6 Comparison
Curious whether the Canon EOS R5 is better for you than the EOS R6? Before you make a purchase, check out our video to discover the differences between the Canon R5 vs R6. Is it worth noting that the EOS R6 is no longer available, it has been superseded by the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, the below is still useful and relevant for those looking to upgrade to the R5 camera.
Canon EOS R6 vs EOS R5
Sensor, Image & Video Quality
The most obvious difference between the R5 and R6 is the sensor. The R5’s 45MP sensor allows it to gather a lot more data, making it great for large-scale printing, impressive cropping and jaw-dropping detail. The R6’s 20.1MP sensor might seem as though it pales in comparison, but on the contrary, this makes it excellent for fast-moving subjects, plenty of burst photography and lowlight shooting.
Canon EOS R5 Camera |
Canon EOS R6 Camera |
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Released |
July 2020 |
July 2020 |
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Image Sensor |
45MP Full Frame CMOS |
20.1MP Full Frame CMOS |
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Processor |
DIGIC X |
DIGIC X |
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4K Video |
Yes, up to 120fps |
Yes, up to 60fps |
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8K Video |
Yes, 30fps |
No |
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ISO |
100-51200 |
100-102400 |
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EVF |
5.76million dot |
3.69million dot |
Speed and Autofocus
For speed and autofocus the two cameras are identical – likely helped by the fact they were both released at the same time, these cameras both have the best Canon had to offer.
Canon EOS R5 Camera |
Canon EOS R6 Camera |
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Shutter FPS |
Electronic: 20fps Mechanical: 12fps |
Electronic: 20fps Mechanical: 12fps |
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IBIS |
5-axis up to 8 stops |
5-axis up to 8 stops |
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AF Detection Modes |
Animal, Face, Eye |
Animal, Face, Eye |
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AF Detection Points |
1053 |
1053 |
Body and Build
A key difference between the EOS R5 and the EOS R6 is the card compatibility. Both bodies have dual card slots and accept SD/SDHC/SDXC & UHS-II cards, but one of the R5’s slots is CFexpress Type B which perhaps indicates the difference in types of photography Canon is expecting each camera to be used for.
The R6 is lighter by about 50g as well, making this the better choice for handheld shooting. But both cameras have been designed with the mirrorless ethos: “Lighter is better”.
Canon EOS R5 Camera |
Canon EOS R6 Camera |
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Battery |
LP-E6NH, LP-E6N, LP-E6 |
LP-E6NH, LP-E6N, LP-E6 |
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Card Slots |
Dual 1x CFexpress Type B 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC & UHS-II |
Dual 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC & UHS-II |
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Weight |
650g |
598g |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) |
135.8 x 97.5 x 88mm |
138.4 x 97.5 x 88.4 mm |
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Wifi |
Yes |
Yes |
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Bluetooth |
Yes |
Yes |
Do I need the R5 or the R6?
That depends on what you generally photograph. Take a look below:
Canon EOS R5 Camera |
Canon EOS R6 Camera |
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What types of photography? |
Portraits, Corporate, Commercial, Architecture, Landscapes, Travel |
Sports, Wildlife, Action, Weddings, Events, Street, Lowlight |
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Get this if… |
You need to value high image resolution where your subjects are generally slower-moving (say, a mountain, for example!) |
You need to value taking lots of photos over using the highest resolution possible. 20MP is plenty for all of these genres. |
Ready to take the leap?
Hopefully, this has helped clear up whether the Canon R5 or R6 is the right camera for you. If you do have any more questions though, please get in contact either via Phone, Email or Live Chat.
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Is it worth noting that the EOS R6 is no longer available, it has been superseded by the Canon EOS R6 Mark II
