Canon R5

Canon R5 is Canon's Pro Mirrorless camera first launched on July of 2020. The camera includes a 45MP, CMOS Full frame sized sensor and has a peak resolution of 8192 x 5464.

The R5 stands at #16 out of 70 in Pro Mirrorless cameras & all around #16 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can look at our Smart camera finder to see camera rankings based on your personal criteria.

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The Canon R5 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can see the detailed range underneath.

You can see the R5 from different angles in the gallery below.

Below is a checklist of pros and cons of the Canon R5 based on criterias which are typically seen as crucial in a camera.

The Canon R5 features the Digic X processor. The measurement of the sensor in the Canon R5 is 36mm x 24mm (Full frame). The 864 mm² sensor can resolve 8192 x 5464 pixels at aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera comes with Image Stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis). Optical stabilization is better than digital stabilization as the latter might lead to cropping.

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The CMOS sensor has 45 megapixels and features a native ISO range of 100 - 51200. This ISO can be widened electronically to 50 - 102400. RAW files are saved therefore you have wider margin for error.

The image underneath displays the R5's sensor dimensions in comparison to other common sizes. The R5 sensor has a crop factor of 1 and is shown in green.

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To get an understanding of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the visual below.

Canon R5 weighs around 1.63 lb (738 gr / 26.03 oz) & the over all size of the camera is 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5"). The weight of general Pro Mirrorless camera is 722 gr so the Canon R5 is very similar when compared with its rivals.

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Here is a image of the Canon R5 with a softdrink to help you to get a feel for its scale.

The top view underneath will show you the button layout on the R5.

The R5 works with the Canon RF mount and has 30 lenses currently available. Below is a few of the lenses we have in our database which will fit the R5.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM28-70mmf/21430g

Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM100-400mmf/5.6-8 635g

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Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO85mmf/5.6 310g

Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM70-200mmf/2.8 1070g

Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM100-500mmf/4.5-7.1 1365g

Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM70-200mmf/4 695g

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Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM50mmf/1.8 160g

The R5 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• Bluetooth Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that incorporate NFC and / or Bluetooth support are able to be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You can send photos and at times alter camera settings without the hassle of connecting physically to the camera.

Several applications even provide a Liveview and press the shutter whenever you aren't close to the camera. If the camera features a HDMI port, it can easily be attached to an external screen. Nearly all cameras enable you to charge the battery through the USB socket.

The highest video quality in the Canon R5 is 8192 x 4320 and you can capture in MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 format. 4320p can provide an excellent quality for video recording. You are able to crop to Full HD in order to get cleaner results. Be wary of the massive file sizes and make sure you get good SD cards that have fast write speed. The camera does have both headphone and mic support making it incredibly useful while capturing audio.

Canon R5 provides weather sealing making it a excellent choice for use in tricky places. This is especially handy whenever you are unsure about the conditions you might face in outdoor photography.

The Canon R5 includes a 3.2 inch fully articulated display screen boasting a resolution of 2,100 thousand dots.

It has got a selfie friendly display for self portraits and even group photos when needed. Moreover the display screen is touch friendly which means you are able to change focus points as well as adjust settings using your finger. The R5 also comes with a Top LCD display so its possible to quickly see your settings.

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The ViewFinder specifications for Canon R5 are the following:

• ViewFinder Electronic
• ViewFinder Resolution 5,760 thousand dots
• ViewFinder Coverage 100%
• ViewFinder Magnification 0.76x

For sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and difficult to see, viewfinders can be very valuable.

Canon R5 continuous shooting rate is 12.0 frames/s. The highest shutter speed is 1/8000 seconds. The camera also offers silent electronic shutter of 1/8000 seconds. Keep in mind that the electronic shutter might cause "rolling shutter" in certain situations.

Canon R5 comes with external flash ability but is without in-built flash.

Canon R5 comes with both Phase Detect AF plus Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is a lot more faster & exact compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera includes Face detect which makes it useful for portraits.

The Sensor includes 1053 focus points to pick from. Canon R5 has tap to focus. You can use your fingers in order to shift focus points. It also comes with Tracking AF for things that move. Canon R5 includes manual focus in case it is required in low light or you want to have more exact control on focus.

The battery power (LP-E6NH) for the Canon R5 is designed to last for 320 shots based on the CIPA standards which is lower as compared with it's competition. The typical Pro Mirrorless camera battery life is 460. Olympus E-M1X has got the highest (870) battery life in this kind of cameras.

Listed below is a number of Pro Mirrorless cameras that have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Olympus E-M1X
R5 vs E-M1X870 yesnoyes

Fujifilm GFX 100
R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 100800 yesnoyes

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Canon R3
R5 vs R3760 yesnoyes

Nikon Z9
R5 vs Z9740 yesnoyes

Leica M11
R5 vs M11700 yesnono

The following chart displays a analysis of the Canon R5 for different types of photography. To read more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Canon R5 has a points total of 88 which is great, and means the camera is a awesome pick for portrait photography. Photographing portraits favors greatly towards sensor resolution, RAW support together with the capability to use off-camera lighting.

Coming in at a very high rating of 78, the Canon R5 is a terrific pick for street photography. A good street photography camera offers a good balance of picture quality plus portability.

A very high sports photography points total of 84 indicates the Canon R5 is a superb choice for taking pictures of sports. A camera really should have fantastic tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is super crucial in picking a travel camera. Overall, the Canon R5 gets a above average 68 for a travel camera which makes it a fine choice to take on your holidays.

If you're looking to purchase a digital camera for landscape pictures, the biggest factor will be image quality. The Canon R5 at it's awesome score of 79 as a landscape camera is a awesome pick in the current marketplace.

A vlogging camera really should have a moving display screen, mic port and if possible IBIS. Considering everything, the Canon R5 is a fantastic choice as a vlog camera as it receives a superb rating of 79.

If you are trying to find replacements to the R5, here is a list of the highest ranked cameras that fall into the class of Pro Mirrorless.

The graph down below provides you a bird's eye view of the R5 versus it's highest ranking competitors shown above.

There are more cameras you may take a look at as alternate options. To go through a full comparison, visit the "compare" link.