Best for

  • EOS R5: Magnesium alloy body, 135.8 x 97.5 x 88mm, 738g EOS R6: Polycarbonate body, 138.4 x 97.5 x 88.4mm, 680g Both cameras: Full-frame sensor with EOS RF mount Both cameras: Built-in image stabilisation (IBIS)

Resolution

  • EOS R5: 45-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor ISO 100-51,200 (102,400 expanded) EOS R6: 20.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor ISO 100-102,400 (204,800 expanded)

  • ISO 100-51,200 (102,400 expanded)

  • ISO 100-102,400 (204,800 expanded)

Performance

  • EOS R5: -6EV low-light autofocus / EOS R6: -6.5EV Both cameras: 12fps mechanical shutter (20fps electronic) Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus Digic X processor

  • 12fps mechanical shutter (20fps electronic) Dual Pixel CMOS AF II autofocus Digic X processor

Screen & Viewfinder

  • EOS R5: LCD: 3.2-inch, 2.1m-dot, vari-angle mount EVF: 0.5in, 5.76m-dot 120fps refresh rate EOS R6: LCD: 3-inch, 1.62m-dot, vari-angle mount EVF: 0.5in, 3.69m-dot, 120fps refresh

  • LCD: 3.2-inch, 2.1m-dot, vari-angle mount EVF: 0.5in, 5.76m-dot 120fps refresh rate

  • LCD: 3-inch, 1.62m-dot, vari-angle mount EVF: 0.5in, 3.69m-dot, 120fps refresh

Video Credentials

  • EOS R5: Maximum capture - 8K at 30/25/24fps EOS R6: Maximum capture - 4K at 60/50/30/25/24fps EOS R5: Dual cards (1x CF Express, 1x SD (UHS-II)) EOS R6: Dual cards (2x SD (UHS-II))

Conclusion

  • EOS R5: £4,199.99, sales from 30 July 2020 EOS R6: £2,499.99, sales from 27 August 2020