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Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Canon EOS R5 C front
Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84

Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
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Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon R5 and Canon R5 C, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the R5 C (45MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 was introduced 18 months earlier than the R5 C making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the R5 matches up vs the R5 C when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon R5 C

 R5 R5 C 

Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Canon R5

 R5 C R5 
ReleasedJanuary 2022July 2020Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Canon R5 and Canon R5 C

 R5 R5 C 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3.2"3.20"Identical display sizing
Display resolution2100k2100kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R5 provides physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Canon R5 C has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the R5 compared to the R5 C.

Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R5 and R5 C is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and R5 C.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged R5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography features
Canon R5 C Portrait photography features
88
has manual focus
MP count high (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
89
manual focus
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography details
Canon R5 C Street photography details
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography factors
Canon R5 C Sports photography factors
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (320 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography highlights
Canon R5 C Travel photography highlights
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count high (45 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (320 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography information
Canon R5 C Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.20")
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (320 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging advice
Canon R5 C Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
comes with external mic support
72
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Canon R5 C
 Canon EOS R5Canon EOS R5 C
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS R5 C
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2022-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
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 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 8192 x 5464
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1053 1053
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Canon RF
Total lenses 17 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.20"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 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
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 8192x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 grams (1.63 pounds) 770 grams (1.70 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $3,899 $4,499