How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Canon EOS R5
Short AnswerThe Canon EOS R5 Mark II and Canon EOS R5 split the spec sheet evenly, so the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionTie
Continuous ShootingCanon EOS R5 Mark II
Battery LifeCanon EOS R5 Mark II
WeightCanon EOS R5
Launch PriceCanon EOS R5
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A45
B45
Electronic Burst (fps)
A30
B20
Battery (Shots)
A340
B320
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A746
B738
Form Factor
138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5 mm
138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Canon EOS R5 Mark II If…
- Higher continuous shooting (30 fps vs 20 fps)
- Higher battery life (340 shots vs 320 shots)
Choose Canon EOS R5 If…
- Lighter body (738 g vs 746 g)
- Costs less at launch ($3899 vs $4299)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Canon EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP | 45 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | — | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | — | 819 |
| Low-Light AF | — | -6 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | — | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 30 fps | 20 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 60p | 8K 30p |
| Log Profile | — | Canon Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 746 g | 738 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 340 Shots | 320 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 4299 | 3899 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.