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
Launch priceReleased May 2026
Canon
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
1-inch premium compact with pop-up EVF, 24–120mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, and 4K for travel.
$899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
EOS R6 V is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 1053)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R6 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 × 46 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
EOS R6 V is 31mm wider, 22mm taller, and 34mm thicker than PowerShot G5 X Mark II.
EOS R6 V is 348 g heavier than PowerShot G5 X Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 46mm PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
111 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
PowerShot G5 X Mark II: 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 R6 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
6097 vs 1053 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.9, 60.9, 46
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
340 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
PowerShot G5 X Mark II
Pros
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓24–120mm f/1.8–2.8
- ✓4K video
- ✓Compact premium
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Superseded by G7 X IV
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Canon EOS R6 V
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 V or PowerShot G5 X Mark II?
EOS R6 V scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for PowerShot G5 X Mark II — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and PowerShot G5 X Mark II?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and PowerShot G5 X Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PowerShot G5 X Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the PowerShot G5 X Mark II?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. PowerShot G5 X Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and PowerShot G5 X Mark II?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and PowerShot G5 X Mark II weighs 340 g, so the PowerShot G5 X Mark II is 348 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and PowerShot G5 X Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. PowerShot G5 X Mark II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 V and PowerShot G5 X Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. PowerShot G5 X Mark II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 320 shots for the PowerShot G5 X Mark II, giving the EOS R6 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and PowerShot G5 X Mark II at $899. The PowerShot G5 X Mark II is $1,600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.