Canon
EOS R
Canon’s first full-frame RF mirrorless — launched the RF mount ecosystem.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R5 Mark II is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R
Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (600 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R has higher AF points / zones (5655 vs 1053)
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
EOS R is 1mm narrower, 3mm shorter, and 6mm thinner than EOS R5 Mark II.
EOS R is 26 g lighter than EOS R5 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R · 94mm EOS R5 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 101 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 94 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R5 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R5 Mark II
✓ 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
AF points / zones
5655 vs 1053 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
Weight
720 g vs 746 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.2, 93.5
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
600 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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 Mark II
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked CMOS — speed and resolution
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓30fps electronic burst at full 45MP
- ✓5.76M dot EVF
Cons
- –Premium $4,299 price
- –Short battery life (320 CIPA shots)
- –Body heat in extended 8K sessions
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R or EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS R5 Mark II 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 Mark II?
EOS R is 30.3 MP and EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R and EOS R5 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R or the EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS R reaches 8 fps electronic. EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R and EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS R weighs 720 g and EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g, so the EOS R is 26 g lighter.
Do the EOS R and EOS R5 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R: 4K up to 30p. EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R and EOS R5 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R: Yes. EOS R5 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R and 320 shots for the EOS R5 Mark II, giving the EOS R the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R launched at $2,299 and EOS R5 Mark II at $4,299. The EOS R is $2,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.