Canon
EOS 6D Mark II
Affordable full-frame DSLR entry with articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel AF.
$1,999
Released Jun 2017
Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Released Jul 2020
EOS R5 is 3 years newer.
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EOS 6D Mark II
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EOS R5
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 0 fps)
- BEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 45)
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 6.5 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 × 75 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS 6D Mark II is 13mm thinner than EOS R5 but it is also 6mm wider and 13mm taller.
EOS 6D Mark II is 27 g heavier than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm EOS 6D Mark II · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 75 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 6D Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS R5
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 6D Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110.5, 74.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
1200 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 6D Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 45 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 6D Mark II
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good ergonomics
Cons
- –26MP dated
- –Single card slot
- –Dynamic range behind mirrorless
EOS R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS 6D Mark II or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 9.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for EOS 6D Mark II — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R5?
EOS 6D Mark II is 26.2 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 6D Mark II does not have IBIS, while eOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 6D Mark II or the EOS R5?
EOS 6D Mark II reaches 6.5 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R5?
EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS R5 is 27 g lighter.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS 6D Mark II: Full HD. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS 6D Mark II and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS 6D Mark II: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,200 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 6D Mark II and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS 6D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 6D Mark II launched at $1,999 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS 6D Mark II is $1,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.