Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 320 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BEOS R5 Mark II has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
EOS R1 is 6mm thinner than EOS R5 Mark II but it is also 19mm wider and 48mm taller.
EOS R1 is 174 g heavier than EOS R5 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 94mm EOS R5 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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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 R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 94 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
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 R1
✓ 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 R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.2, 93.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
45 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
746 g vs 920 g — lower 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 R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS R5 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 7.0/10 for EOS R1 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 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 R1 and EOS R5 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g, so the EOS R5 Mark II is 174 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R5 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 320 shots for the EOS R5 Mark II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R5 Mark II at $4,299. The EOS R5 Mark II is $2,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.