Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II
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Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
- Introduced January 2022
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Revealed November 2022
- Superseded the Canon R6
Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and R6 II (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe R5 C was manufactured 9 months prior to the R6 II and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the R5 C scores versus the R6 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 C & Canon EOS R6 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Canon R5 C Gallery & Canon R6 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Canon R6 II
R5 C | R6 II | |||
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Screen size | 3.20" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1620k | Sharper screen (+480k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Canon R5 C
R6 II | R5 C | |||
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Revealed | November 2022 | January 2022 | More recent by 9 months |
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Canon R6 II
R5 C | R6 II | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 C offers external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Canon R6 II has proportions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R5 C against the R6 II.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and R6 II is 57 and 61 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and R6 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon R5 C to resolve extra detail due to its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older R5 C is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon R5 C vs Canon R6 II Specifications
Canon EOS R5 C | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS R5 C | Canon EOS R6 Mark II |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-01-19 | 2022-11-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 45 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1053 | 4897 |
Cross focus points | - | 1053 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
Available lenses | 30 | 35 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.20" | 3.00" |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 3,690 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 8192x4320 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 lb) | 680g (1.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | LP-E6NH |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Pricing at launch | $4,499 | $2,499 |