Canon
EOS C400
RF-mount Super 35 cinema camera with 6K 60p, Cinema RAW Light, and built-in 9-stop ND.
$7,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
EOS C400 is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C400
Wins
EOS R5
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 6.2 MP)
- BEOS R5 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R5 has lower Weight (738 g vs 1450 g)
- BEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C400
162 × 138 × 130 mm
1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS C400 is 24mm wider, 41mm taller, and 42mm thicker than EOS R5.
EOS C400 is 712 g heavier than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 130mm EOS C400 · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C400
162 × 138 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C400
162 × 130 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C400
26.1 × 13.8 mm · APS-C
360 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C400
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R5
✓ more lensesCanon 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 C400
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 130
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C400 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 6.2 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R5 supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C400
Pros
- ✓6K 60p internal
- ✓Built-in 9-stop ND
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓RF mount
Cons
- –Super 35 only
- –Premium price
- –Large media needs
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS C400 or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS C400 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C400 and EOS R5?
EOS C400 is 6.2 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C400 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C400 or the EOS R5?
EOS C400 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C400 and EOS R5?
EOS C400 weighs 1450 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS R5 is 712 g lighter.
Do the EOS C400 and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS C400: 6K 60p (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C400 and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS C400: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C400 and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS C400 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C400 launched at $7,999 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS R5 is $4,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.