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Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II

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CanonEOS R5 Mark IICanonEOS R6 Mark II
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2024November 2022
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatFull frameFull frame
Sensor typeBack-illuminated stacked CMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions36 × 24 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution45 MP24.2 MP
Largest image8192 × 54646000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–51200100–102400
Sensor detailFull-frame back-illuminated stacked CMOS; 45 million effective and approximately 50.3 million total pixels; fixed low-pass filter and integrated cleaningApproximately 24.2 million effective and 25.6 million total pixels; UK maker specifies 35.9 × 23.9 mm, while the later manual rounds sensor screen size to 36 × 24 mm; fixed low-pass filter and automatic cleaning
Image formats14-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 laterRAW, C-RAW, JPEG and HEIF; Dual Pixel RAW and RAW burst support
ISO detailNormal still-photo ISO 100–51200, expandable to 50–102400; movie range depends on colour profileStandard still-photo ISO 100–102400, expandable to ISO 50 or 204800; movie standard range ISO 100–25600, or ISO 800–25600 with Canon Log 3
Image processorDIGIC X and DIGIC AcceleratorDIGIC X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountCanon RFCanon RF
StabilisationSensor shiftLens and sensor shift
Maximum continuous burst30 fps40 fps
Lens detailRF and RF-S directly; EF/EF-S with EF-EOS R adapters; EF-M incompatible; RF-S/EF-S use approximately 1.6× cropCanon RF and RF-S lenses; EF/EF-S lenses via EF-EOS R adapter, excluding EF-M; RF-S/EF-S use approximately 1.6× crop
AutofocusDual 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 restrictionsDual Pixel CMOS AF II; up to 1053 automatic zones or 4897 manually selected positions for stills, with coverage depending on lens/settings; subject recognition for people, dogs, cats, birds, horses and vehicles including aircraft/trains; −6.5 EV claim with f/1.2 non-DS lens, centre point, One-Shot AF at ISO 100 and 23°C
ShutterMechanical/electronic first curtain 30–1/8000 second; electronic 30–1/32000 second; Bulb available; range depends on modeMechanical or electronic first curtain 30–1/8000 second plus Bulb; electronic up to 1/16000 in Tv/M, with restrictions; high-speed continuous+ limited to 1/8000
Burst detailUp 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 ratesFull-resolution AF/AE tracking up to 40 fps electronic or 12 fps mechanical/electronic first curtain; speed depends on battery, lens, shutter speed and settings. Separate RAW burst mode is 30 fps with optional 0.5-second pre-capture
Stabilisation detailFive-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 separateFive-axis sensor-shift IS with compatible lens coordination; maker up to eight stops at 105 mm with RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM, CIPA yaw/pitch test
FlashExternal Speedlite support; full-frame sync 1/200 second mechanical, 1/250 first curtain or 1/160 electronic; crop-mode sync rates differMulti-function shoe supports compatible EX/EL Speedlites; mechanical sync 1/200 second or electronic first-curtain sync 1/250 second
Exposure controls–Fv/P/Tv/Av/M and automatic modes; 384-zone metering; ±3 EV compensation
Video
Highest video resolution8192 × 4320 at 59.94 fps3840 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Video detail17:9 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 fanInternal UHD 3840×2160 up to 59.94/50 fps from full-width 6K oversampling; Full HD high-frame-rate up to 179.82 fps without sound; optional crop uses 62% sensor horizontal area; 6K RAW is external HDMI recording with compatible recorder, not internal. Canon Australia claims over 40 minutes of oversampled 4K60 or up to six hours 4K30, subject to temperature, card and battery
AudioInternal stereo microphone; microphone input and headphone output; four-channel 24-bit recording with compatible settings/accessoriesBuilt-in stereo microphones, 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and compatible multi-function-shoe digital audio accessories
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3.2″3″
Screen dots2,100,0001,620,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailFully articulating 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen with anti-smudge coating; top status panelVari-angle 3-inch capacitive touchscreen, approximately 1.62 million dots and 100% coverage
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 5.76 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.76× magnification; refresh up to approximately 120 fps0.5-inch OLED EVF, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.76× magnification with 50 mm lens at infinity
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)340 photographs450 photographs
Body weight656 g588 g
Release detailCanon Camera Museum confirms marketed August 2024; maker announcement promised August availability; no retail day inferredCanon Australia states retail availability from late November 2022; Canon Camera Museum records December 2022 marketing in its historical entry. Main date uses the earlier maker-published retail month, with no inferred day
Recording mediaOne CFexpress Type B slot supporting CFexpress 2.0/VPG400 and capacity up to 2 TB; one UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slotTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots, both supporting UHS-II
PortsUSB-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-R20EPUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone/headphone sockets and E3 remote-switch terminal
Wireless connectionsUK 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 differsWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1; frequency support varies by region
Battery life detailLP-E6P; maker claim at 23°C approximately 340 photographs with EVF or 630 with LCD; older LP-E6NH/LP-E6N restrict functionsLP-E6NH; CIPA power-saving approximately 450 viewfinder or 760 screen shots at 23°C; smooth-display approximately 320/580 by maker test conditions; LP-E6N/LP-E6 compatible with reduced endurance
ChargingUSB PD-E1/PD-E2; DR-E6P DC coupler requires PD-E2USB charging/camera power with compatible PD supply; optional BG-R10 grip accepts two batteries
DimensionsApproximately 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 656 g body only; 746 g including battery and card588 g body only, excluding body cap and shoe cover; approximately 670 g including battery and one card; pictured kit lens excluded
MaterialsMagnesium-alloy body/chassis with glass-fibre polycarbonate components; dust- and water-resistant construction is not waterproofMagnesium-alloy chassis with glass-fibre polycarbonate outer panels

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