Canon
EOS C500 Mark II
Full-frame cinema flagship with 5.9K 60p, dual gain sensor, and modular design.
$15,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
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 R5 is 10 months newer.
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Wins
EOS C500 Mark II
Wins
EOS R5
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 8.85 MP)
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has lower Weight (738 g vs 1750 g)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS C500 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 180 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS C500 Mark II
162 × 138 × 163 mm
1750 g (3.86 lb / 61.73 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS C500 Mark II is 24mm wider, 41mm taller, and 75mm thicker than EOS R5.
EOS C500 Mark II is 1012 g heavier than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 163mm EOS C500 Mark II · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II
162 × 163 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C500 Mark II
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 C500 Mark II: mount data unavailable
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 C500 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, Apple ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 162, 138, 163
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C500 Mark II supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 180 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 490 shots — 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
Resolution
45 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
738 g vs 1750 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C500 Mark II
Pros
- ✓5.9K full-frame
- ✓Dual gain sensor
- ✓Modular design
- ✓Pro cinema I/O
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large body
- –Requires cinema lenses
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS C500 Mark II or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS C500 Mark II — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R5?
EOS C500 Mark II is 8.85 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C500 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C500 Mark II or the EOS R5?
EOS C500 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R5?
EOS C500 Mark II weighs 1750 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS R5 is 1012 g lighter.
Do the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS C500 Mark II: 4K up to 120p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C500 Mark II and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS C500 Mark II: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C500 Mark II and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS C500 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C500 Mark II launched at $15,999 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS R5 is $12,100 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.