Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Canon
XF605
1-inch broadcast camcorder with DIGIC DV7, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC, 12G-SDI, ND filter, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$4,500
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
XF605 is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5
Wins
XF605
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BXF605 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 20 fps)
- BXF605 has lower Weight (580 g vs 738 g)
- BXF605 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 180 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XF605
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R5 is 5mm wider, 7mm taller, and 16mm thicker than XF605.
EOS R5 is 158 g heavier than XF605.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 72mm XF605
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
XF605
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
XF605
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
XF605
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
XF605: mount data unavailable
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 8.29 MP — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW
Reasons to choose
XF605
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only XF605 supports it
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Weight
580 g vs 738 g — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 180 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye 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
XF605
Pros
- ✓4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC internal
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF + iTR AF X
- ✓12G-SDI + HDMI + Ethernet (SRT)
- ✓Built-in 3-position ND + HLG/PQ
- ✓Dual SD + RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Large shoulder-style body
- –Premium broadcast pricing
- –Fixed 15x zoom lens
- –8.29MP effective on 1-inch sensor
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R5 or XF605?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for XF605 — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and XF605?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and XF605 is 8.29 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and XF605 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while XF605 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the XF605?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. XF605 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and XF605?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and XF605 weighs 580 g, so the XF605 is 158 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and XF605 record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. XF605: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R5 and XF605 weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. XF605: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 520 shots for the XF605, giving the XF605 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and XF605 at $4,500. The EOS R5 is $601 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.