Canon R6 vs Canon R5
Side-by-side specs, features and our lab-measured performance for the Canon R6 and the Canon R5.
Canon R5
Key differences
Why pick the Canon R6
- Higher native ISO ceiling: ISO 102,400 vs ISO 51,200
- Lighter: 680 g vs 738 g
- Costs less (street price when tested): $2,149 vs $3,449
Why pick the Canon R5
- More resolution: 45 MP vs 20.1 MP
- Higher video resolution (8K)
- Bigger screen: 3.2 in vs 3 in
- Sharper screen: 2,100,000 dots vs 1,620,000 dots
- Sharper electronic viewfinder: 5,760,000 dots vs 3,690,000 dots
Worked out from the spec sheets and our lab measurements. Image quality, handling and autofocus tracking are judged in the reviews.
| Specification | Canon R6 | Canon R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Camera Format | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Date Available | 2020-08-31 | 2020-07-31 |
| Currently Manufactured | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price | $2499.00 | $3899.00 |
| Street Price | $2,149.00 | $3,449.00 |
| Weight | 24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries | 26.0 oz (738 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5 in. (138 x 98 x 88 mm) | 5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5 in. (138 x 98 x 88 mm) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Successor | Canon R6 Mark II | – |
| Sensor | ||
| Effective Megapixels | 20.1 | 45.0 |
| Sensor Format | 35mm | 35mm |
| Sensor size | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 6.58 microns | 4.39 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | Fixed | Fixed |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Image Resolution | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4368 x 2912 (12.7 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2) | 8192 x 5464 (44.8 MP, 3:2), 5808 x 3872 (22.5 MP, 3:2), 4176 x 2784 (11.6 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 5088 x 3392 (17.3 MP, 3:2), 7280 x 5464 (39.8 MP, 4:3), 5152 x 3872 (19.9 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 8192 x 4608 (37.7 MP, 16:9), 5808 x 3264 (19.0 MP, 16:9), 4176 x 2344 (9.8 MP, 16:9), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5456 x 5456 (29.8 MP, 1:1), 3872 x 3872 (15.0 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF v2.3); HEIF, RAW (14 bit); C-RAW; RAW+JPEG; RAW+HEIF; C-RAW+HEIF | JPEG (EXIF v2.3); HEIF, RAW (14 bit); C-RAW; RAW+JPEG; RAW+HEIF; C-RAW+HEIF |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Phase Detection AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Max. 6072 points (selectable); Face+Tracking AF (with face/eye detection, animal detection), 1-point AF ([AF frame size] can be set to [Small]), Expand AF Area (Above, below, left and right/Around); Zone AF Large Zone AF (Vertical/Horizontal) | Phase Detection AF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Max. 5940 points (selectable); Face+Tracking AF (with face/eye detection, animal detection), 1-point AF ([AF frame size] can be set to [Small]), Expand AF Area (Above, below, left and right/Around); Zone AF Large Zone AF (Vertical/Horizontal) |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder and screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | EVF; 0.5-inch OLED, 3.69 million dots, 120fps refresh rate, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor | EVF; 0.5-inch OLED, 5.76 million dots, 120fps refresh rate, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
| EVF Resolution | 3,690,000 dots | 5,760,000 dots (1,920,000 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | – | 0.76x |
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution | 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px) | 2,100,000 dots (700,000 px) |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Minimum ISO (native) | 100 | 100 |
| Maximum ISO (native) | 102400 | 51200 |
| ISO Settings | Auto, 100-102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 204800 (H1) | Auto, 100-51200 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 102400 (H1) |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes | Real-time metering with image sensor; 384 [24x16] zone Evaluative (AF point-linked), Center-weighted, Partial (center 5.8% of frame), Spot (center 2.9% of frame; AF point-linked spot metering not provided.) | Real-time metering with image sensor; 384 [24x16] zone Evaluative (AF point-linked), Center-weighted, Partial (center 6.1% of frame), Spot (center 3.1% of frame; AF point-linked spot metering not provided.) |
| White Balance Settings | Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer) | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite | No | No |
| Self Timer | 2, 10 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR | Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3; Multiple-exposure; HDR |
| Video | ||
| Can take movies | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) | 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) |
| Movie File Format | Video: RAW (CRM); H.265/HEVC; MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio: ALL-I/IPB: Linear PCM/AAC | Video: RAW (CRM); H.265/HEVC; MPEG4 AVC/H.264 Variable (averaged) bit rate; Audio: ALL-I/IPB: Linear PCM/AAC |
| HD Video Out | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection | HDMI | HDMI |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Lens | ||
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Lens | Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM | Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 24 - 105mm | 24 - 105mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 24 - 105mm | 24 - 105mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 4.38x | 4.38x |
| Aperture Range | f/4 - f/22; with 9 blades | f/4 - f/22; with 9 blades |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Filter Thread | 77.0mm | 77.0mm |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control | No | No |
| Storage and connectivity | ||
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress |
| UHS Support | UHS-II | UHS-II |
| Dual Card Slots | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| External Connections | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Remote Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type | Via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or optional wired | Via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth or optional wired |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF) | – | 220 shots |
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary LP-E6NH/LP-E6N/LP-E6 | Proprietary LP-E6NH/LP-E6N/LP-E6 |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-E22 battery grip | Lithium-ion Rechargeable or BG-R10 battery grip |
| Internal Charging Supported | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG | RGBG |
| Composite Video Out | No | No |
| Integrated ND Filter | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity | 39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW (14 bit); C-RAW; RAW+JPEG; RAW+HEIF; C-RAW+HEIF | RAW (14 bit); C-RAW; RAW+JPEG; RAW+HEIF; C-RAW+HEIF |
| Included Memory | No memory included | No memory included |
| PictBridge Compliant | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Connections (extended) | Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2), 3.5mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks, remote jack | Micro HDMI (Type D), USB-C SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2), 3.5mm stereo microphone and headphone jacks, remote jack |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6NH Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6NH Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed) | – | 0.76x |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | – | 320 shots |
Highlighted cells mark the better figure where one is clearly better. Timings and buffer depths come from our lab tests; DxOMark scores are DxOMark's own.