Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Nikon
D5
Nikon FX flagship sports DSLR with 20.8MP sensor, 153-point AF, 12fps burst, 4K UHD video, and dual XQD/CF slots — predecessor to D6.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
EOS R6 Mark II is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D5
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- BD5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 520 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D5
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II and D5 share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark II is 50 g lighter than D5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 88mm D5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D5
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D5
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D5
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
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 R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D5
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 180 frames — higher 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
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
D5
Pros
- ✓153-point Multi-CAM 20K AF
- ✓12fps (14fps mirror-up)
- ✓4K UHD + 1080p60 video
- ✓Pro tank build + sealing
- ✓3,780-shot EN-EL18a battery
Cons
- –20.8MP only
- –Superseded by D6
- –Very heavy (1.4 kg)
- –Premium flagship pricing
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R6 Mark II or D5?
D5 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D5?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D5 is 20.8 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while D5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D5?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D5 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D5?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and D5 weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 50 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D5 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D5: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D5 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 520 shots for the D5, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D5 at $6,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $4,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.