EOS R5 Mark II

Released August 2024

A 45 MP full-frame RF-mount camera with a stacked sensor, 30 fps shooting, eye-control autofocus and internal 8K RAW video.

Type: Mirrorless
Sensor: Full frame
Megapixels: 45
Lens: Canon RF
Video: 8192 × 4320 at 59.94 fps
Body weight: 656 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews praised the detailed images, responsive handling and improved autofocus, especially eye-control subject selection. They welcomed faster shooting and better video heat management. Photography Blog regretted the missing pixel-shift mode; Amateur Photographer noted that eye control needs calibration and may not suit everyone, with some shadow latitude traded for the stacked sensor's speed.

From photographyblog.com and amateurphotographer.com

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type: Mirrorless
Sensor format: Full frame
Sensor type: Back-illuminated stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions: 36 × 24 mm
Effective resolution: 45 MP
Largest image: 8192 × 5464
RAW recording: Yes
Standard ISO range: 100–51200
Sensor detail: Full-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS; 45 million effective and approximately 50.3 million total pixels; fixed low-pass filter and integrated cleaning
Image formats: 14-bit RAW/C-RAW, JPEG and 10-bit HEIF; neural-network upscaling to 179 MP is processed output, not native sensor resolution; Dual Pixel RAW requires firmware 1.3.0 or later
ISO detail: Normal still-photo ISO 100–51200, expandable to 50–102400; movie range depends on colour profile
Image processor: DIGIC X and DIGIC Accelerator

Lens and shooting

Lens mount: Canon RF
Stabilisation: Sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst: 30 fps
Lens detail: RF and RF-S directly; EF/EF-S with EF-EOS R adapters; EF-M incompatible; RF-S/EF-S use approximately 1.6× crop
Autofocus: Dual Pixel Intelligent AF; 1053 automatic areas, 5850 still-photo or 4500 movie selectable positions; eye-control selection, people/animal/vehicle recognition and registered-person priority; Action Priority has sport and firmware restrictions
Shutter: Mechanical/electronic first curtain 30–1/8000 second; electronic 30–1/32000 second; Bulb available; range depends on mode
Burst detail: Up to 30 fps electronic or 12 fps mechanical/first curtain; electronic buffer approximately 200 JPEG or 93/86 RAW with CFexpress/SD respectively; pre-continuous shooting saves up to 15 preceding frames; lens, power, card and settings affect rates
Stabilisation detail: Five-axis sensor-shift IBIS coordinated with compatible lenses; up to 8.5 stops centre and 7.5 periphery under CIPA 2024 yaw/pitch/roll testing with RF 24-105mm F2.8L IS USM Z at 105 mm; Movie Digital IS is separate
Flash: External Speedlite support; full-frame sync 1/200 second mechanical, 1/250 first curtain or 1/160 electronic; crop-mode sync rates differ

Video

Highest video resolution: 8192 × 4320 at 59.94 fps
Video detail: 17:9 Light RAW 8192 × 4320 up to 59.94/50 fps; standard RAW and compressed 8K up to 29.97 fps; DCI/UHD 4K up to 119.9/100 fps and Full HD up to 239.8/200 fps; Canon Log 2/3, proxy recording and 10-bit 4:2:2 options; optional CF-R20EP cooling grip required for maker's extended recording claim, not an included fan
Audio: Internal stereo microphone; microphone input and headphone output; four-channel 24-bit recording with compatible settings/accessories

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder: Electronic
Screen size: 3.2″
Screen dots: 2,100,000
Touchscreen: Yes
Tilting screen: Yes
Display detail: Fully articulating 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen with anti-smudge coating; top status panel
Viewfinder detail: 0.5-inch OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.76× magnification; refresh up to approximately 120 fps

Connections and design

Wi-Fi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Battery life (maker's claim): 340 photographs
Body weight: 656 g
Release detail: Canon Camera Museum confirms marketed August 2024; maker announcement promised August availability; no retail day inferred
Recording media: One CFexpress Type B slot supporting CFexpress 2.0/VPG400 and capacity up to 2 TB; one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slot
Ports: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, full-size HDMI Type A, microphone/headphone sockets, N3 remote and PC sync; multi-function shoe; Ethernet requires optional BG-R20EP or CF-R20EP
Wireless connections: UK maker specifies Wi-Fi 802.11ax 2×2 MIMO at 2.4/5/6 GHz with regional restrictions and Bluetooth 5.3; Asian page excludes 6 GHz, so regional capability differs
Battery life detail: LP-E6P; maker claim at 23°C approximately 340 photographs with EVF or 630 with LCD; older LP-E6NH/LP-E6N restrict functions
Charging: USB PD-E1/PD-E2; DR-E6P DC coupler requires PD-E2
Dimensions: Approximately 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detail: Approximately 656 g body only; 746 g including battery and card
Materials: Magnesium-alloy body/chassis with glass-fibre polycarbonate components; dust- and water-resistant construction is not waterproof

Pros and cons

Pros

45 MP stacked sensor with 30 fps electronic bursts
Internal 8K 60p Light RAW recording
Eye-control focus and subject recognition

Cons

Highest-quality video requires CFexpress media
LP-E6P needed for unrestricted operation
Cooling fan and Ethernet grips sold separately

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Sensor	Megapixels	Lens	Video	Body weight	Released
NikonZ6III	Mirrorless	Full frame	24.5	Nikon Z mount	6048 × 3402 at 59.94 fps	670 g	Jun 2024
PanasonicLUMIX S5D	Mirrorless	Full frame	24.2	L-Mount	4096 × 2160 at 59.94 fps	630 g	Oct 2024
PanasonicLUMIX S9	Mirrorless	Full frame	24.2	L-Mount	5952 × 3968 at 29.97 fps	403 g	Jun 2024