Canon R vs Canon R5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon R vs Canon R5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and R5 (45MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R was launched 22 months before the R5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the R grades against the R5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R & Canon EOS R5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R Gallery & Canon R5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R has outer dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Canon R5 has proportions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R versus the R5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and R5 is 62 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R and R5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon R5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.