Canon
EOS R
Canon’s first full-frame RF mirrorless — launched the RF mount ecosystem.
$2,299
Released Sep 2018
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 1.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R
Wins
EOS R5
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R has higher AF points / zones (5655 vs 1053)
- BEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- BEOS R5 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 8 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R
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 R is 1mm narrower than EOS R5 but it is also 1mm taller.
EOS R is 18 g lighter than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R
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 R
138 × 88 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R
✓ 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 R
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
AF points / zones
5655 vs 1053 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R supports it
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 150 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R
Pros
- ✓First Canon RF body
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓Fully articulating screen
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by R6/R8
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 R or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 9.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS R — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R and EOS R5?
EOS R is 30.3 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R or the EOS R5?
EOS R reaches 8 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R and EOS R5?
EOS R weighs 720 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS R is 18 g lighter.
Do the EOS R and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS R: 4K up to 30p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS R: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS R the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R launched at $2,299 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS R 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.