Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Released Jul 2020
Canon
EOS R6
Original 20MP hybrid that proved Canon mirrorless could match Sony for AF and IBIS.
$2,499
Released Jul 2020
Released within a month of each other.
Wins
EOS R5
Wins
EOS R6
8 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BEOS R6 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS R6
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R5 is 1mm shorter than EOS R6 but it is also 1mm wider.
EOS R5 is 18 g heavier than EOS R6.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 88mm EOS R6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 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
139 × 88 mm
EOS R6
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
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
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5
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 supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
Weight
720 g vs 738 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
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
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 wildlife, EOS R5 or EOS R6?
EOS R6 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS R5 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and EOS R6?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and EOS R6 is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS R6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the EOS R6?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and EOS R6?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and EOS R6 weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 is 18 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS R6 record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 and EOS R6 weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. EOS R6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 640 shots for the EOS R6, giving the EOS R6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and EOS R6 at $2,499. The EOS R6 is $1,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.