Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
Released Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R6
Original 20MP hybrid that proved Canon mirrorless could match Sony for AF and IBIS.
$2,499
Released Jul 2020
EOS R5 Mark II is 4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
Wins
EOS R6
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (600 frames vs 120 frames)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BEOS R6 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
EOS R6
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R5 Mark II is 3mm taller and 6mm thicker than EOS R6.
EOS R5 Mark II is 26 g heavier than EOS R6.
Depth (front-to-back): 94mm EOS R5 Mark II · 88mm EOS R6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 mm
EOS R6
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 94 mm
EOS R6
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R6
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6
✓ 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 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 101.2, 93.5
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
600 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Resolution
45 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R5 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS R6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — 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
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 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
EOS R6
Pros
- ✓20MP low-light king
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Proven AF
Cons
- –Superseded by R6 II
- –20MP resolution
- –No 40fps
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R5 Mark II or EOS R6?
EOS R5 Mark II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for EOS R6 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6?
EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP and EOS R6 is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 Mark II or the EOS R6?
EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6?
EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g and EOS R6 weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 is 26 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 record 4K video?
EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 weather sealed?
EOS R5 Mark II: Yes. EOS R6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS R6, giving the EOS R6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 Mark II launched at $4,299 and EOS R6 at $2,499. The EOS R6 is $1,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.