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 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Released Nov 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 1.3 years newer.
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EOS R5 Mark II
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EOS R6 Mark III
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (600 frames vs 150 frames)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 320 shots)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 32.5 MP)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 30 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 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
EOS R5 Mark II is 3mm taller and 5mm thicker than EOS R6 Mark III.
EOS R5 Mark II is 47 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 94mm EOS R5 Mark II · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
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 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
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 Mark III
✓ 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
RAW buffer depth
600 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.2, 93.5
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Resolution
45 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 98.4, 88.4
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds CRM
Weight
699 g vs 746 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 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 Mark III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R5 Mark II or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R5 Mark II scores 9.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark III — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP and EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 Mark II or the EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R6 Mark III is 47 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
EOS R5 Mark II: Yes. EOS R6 Mark III: 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 Mark III, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 Mark II launched at $4,299 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS R6 Mark III is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.