Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Released Jan 2022
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 10 months newer.
Wins
EOS R5 C
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
8 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (2570 Mbps vs 340 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 320 shots)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5 C
142 × 101 × 111 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS R5 C is 4mm wider, 3mm taller, and 23mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark II.
EOS R5 C is 90 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 111mm EOS R5 C · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 C
142 × 101 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 C
142 × 111 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 C
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6 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 R5 C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142, 101, 111
Max video bit rate
2570 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Resolution
45 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R5 C or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R5 C — 680g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 C and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R5 C is 45 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 C and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 C does not have IBIS, while eOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 C or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 C and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R5 C weighs 770 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 90 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 C and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R5 C: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 C and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R5 C: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 C and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 C launched at $4,499 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $2,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.