Canon
EOS C70
Super 35 cinema box with RF mount, 4K 120p, Canon Log 2/3, and built-in ND for documentary crews.
$5,499
Released Sep 2020
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 C70 is 3 months newer.
Wins
EOS C70
Wins
EOS R5
6 categories tied
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 8.85 MP)
- BEOS R5 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS C70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS C70 is 1mm narrower than EOS R5 but it is also 1mm taller.
EOS C70 is 18 g lighter than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS C70 · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C70
138 × 98 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C70
138 × 88 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C70
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C70
✓ 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 C70
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C70 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
Weight
720 g vs 738 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 8.85 MP — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C70
Pros
- ✓4K 120p internal
- ✓Built-in ND filters
- ✓Dual pixel AF in cinema form
- ✓RF mount flexibility
Cons
- –Super 35 not full-frame
- –No stills-first ergonomics
- –Large for gimbal work
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 wildlife, EOS C70 or EOS R5?
EOS C70 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS R5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C70 and EOS R5?
EOS C70 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 C70 and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C70 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C70 or the EOS R5?
EOS C70 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C70 and EOS R5?
EOS C70 weighs 720 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS C70 is 18 g lighter.
Do the EOS C70 and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS C70: 4K up to 60p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C70 and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS C70: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C70 and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS C70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C70 launched at $5,499 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS R5 is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.