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 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
EOS R6 V is 5.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R5
Wins
EOS R6 V
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 1053)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R5 has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 32.5 MP)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 490 shots)
- BEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 51,200)
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 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
EOS R5 is 3mm narrower than EOS R6 V but it is also 14mm taller and 8mm thicker.
EOS R5 is 50 g heavier than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R6 V
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 V
✓ 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Resolution
45 MP vs 32.5 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 150 frames — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 1053 — 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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R6 V supports it
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
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 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R5 or EOS R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS R5 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and EOS R6 V?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the EOS R6 V?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and EOS R6 V?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R6 V is 50 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R5 and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. EOS R6 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 640 shots for the EOS R6 V, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS R6 V 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.