Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs R5 Comparison by Georges Cameras

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is the tastiest full frame mirrorless camera in the Canon range. So how does it compare to the powerhouse Canon R5 in performance and usability?

Join Lauren from the Georges Cameras team as she takes us through an in depth comparison of all the key features and specifications of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs R5!

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[spainweddingphotography]

I think this is a really good specs review but in real life the R6II performs significantly better. The R6II new sensor is MUCH sharper for both photo and video, the AF in the R6II is much stickier and you can feel in real life it is definitely faster, but no surprise there as it has the R3 focusing system and processor. The battery life is more around 1200 photos per battery with the R6II (around 20% more than with R6 with the same battery) while the R5 is more around 800. Also some key things got skipped, the R6II no longer has the 30 mins recording limit, and it does not overheat at 4K 25 anymore.

I just sold my R5 and R6 to get 2x R6II because it is that much better and faster.

NO right or wrongs of course, but 90% of users (except the ones need the DCI option) the R6II is a significantly better deal for much less.

[Hodenkat]

With the R5-MkII on the way, if anybody is considering buying the R5, it might be a good idea to wait. My budget was around the R6-MkII range, and when holiday sales rolled out, I found it for $500 less than the normal price. That made it less expensive than the original R6 while having many improvements. The R5 has already been marked down $900 from it's original price, but look for more savings on the R5 in the 2024 holiday season.

[kirkcircus]

The AF on the R6ii blows the R5 away. As an example I shot 700 wedding photos on R6ii and not one was out of focus. The R5 has slower AF and 45mp slower processing. Can’t wait for the R5ii.

[AllgoodthingsTv]

Nice review - straight and to the point. Could've used a bit more actual video footage comparison to see differences in resolution.

[Chris-NZ]

Hi, on the R5 you can set up the Fn button to switch from stills to video, this is even easier to operate than a switch . Nice simple review BTW 😀

[Soul_Visuals_Photography]

I use my R5 more than my R6ii. But you really can’t go wrong with either

[abhishekshah]

Very nicely done. I own the R6 mk ii and paired with the 50 mm or the ef 70 200 2.8 it's such a joy to shoot with. Waiting for R5 mk ii

[barbaracolbert]

I’ve had the R5 for a couple years and am in need of a second body to take as a backup when doing photo tours. With the exception of the LCD display on the top, it looks like the buttons and dials on the R6 are very similar. What are your thoughts on getting an R6 as a backup to my R5?

[jeydizzle]

This is exactly the information I was just researching thank you

[Evasius]

I went with the R5C and couldn’t be happier.

[TechieEasy]

I sold my R5 in 2023 due to financial issues but I'm in a place where I wanted to get the R5 back so I started doing research since I heard the R6 was a good contender. I loved my R5 but went with the R6 MKII because I was able to get a refurbished from Canon for $1700. I can't wait to try it out and see how good it is in comparison. I plan on using it until the R5MKII comes out.

[trevtog]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[HeyLookASquirrell]

Thanks for the great review. You helped me make up my mind.

[jasonhunter]

The one comparison left out is price. The R5 is overall a better camera, at 45MP I would prefer that, but for $1000 less, the r6 mark II is a better option for everything it offers.

[michalcablk]

Great informative video! Good work! What camera and lens was used to shoot this video? Thanks

[Jypsy]

Great comparison. I see no reason to upgrade from my R5 as it is an all round better camera for my needs. Wildlife mostly.

[ayevalet]

Anyone else dealing with the loose hot shoe on the R5 & R6 models or the err70 message freeze up?! Curious to know if the r6II has fixed this

[twuhrheh]

This video is very handy and I really appreciate the help. I mainly do event photography especially in dark areas so knowing that the r6 mii is better in low light actually is what sold it for me

[twalls]

love the direct approach, gave me the info I needed quickly.. great job..

[tossemanden]

The r5 Will switch so much faster between photo/video using the m-fn button. It’s a completely different level of speed and the reason I sold my r6 mkii for an r5 instead.