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Canon EOS R5 vs Canon EOS R5 II

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The R5 wins 2 of 6 scored specs (weight); the R5 II wins 4 (burst, stabilization, battery (cipa)). The R5 is $1,400 cheaper.

2 WINSBuy it if you want: weight.The first 45-megapixel Canon mirrorless with 8-stop stabilization and 8K video; still suits hybrid shooters who can live with its heat limits.
4 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization, battery (cipa).
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R5138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm · 738 g
  • Canon EOS R5 II138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5 mm · 746 g

Where they differ

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R5R5 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$2,599BEST$3,999
CameraFits score9.29.6BEST
PHOTO
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.20 fps30 fpsBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stops8.5 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/8000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).—People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6.5 EV
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.15.5 ms · 8K full width, CineD17.3 ms · 8K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.C-LogC-Log2/C-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal Cinema RAW Light 8KInternal Canon RAW (+ ProRes RAW over HDMI)
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.490 shots540 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.738 gBEST746 g

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