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Canon - EOS R5 Mark II vs Canon - EOS R6 Mark II

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EOS R5 Mark IICANONRENDER
Probe A
Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
61.1/ 100C
Sensor61· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
EOS R6 Mark IICANONRENDER
Probe B
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
46.0/ 100D
Sensor46· 35%
Video· 25%
Autofocus· 20%
Body & Controls· 20%
Quick verdict

Between the EOS R5 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II, the EOS R5 Mark II comes out ahead in megapixels / max video, while the EOS R6 Mark II wins on weight. Overall, the EOS R5 Mark II scores 61.1 and the EOS R6 Mark II scores 46 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The EOS R5 Mark II is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.

Pick the EOS R5 Mark II if you care most about megapixels / max video. The biggest gaps in its favor are megapixels, max video.

Pick the EOS R6 Mark II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.

Both ship with comparable sensor size, in-body stabilization, af points, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: the EOS R5 Mark II is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.

Why Canon - EOS R5 Mark II wins

  • Megapixels — 87.50% more. 45 MP vs 24 MP.
  • Max video: 8K (vs 4K60).

Why Canon - EOS R6 Mark II wins

  • Weight — 76.00 g less. 670 vs 746.
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Spec comparison

Sensor

SpecCanon - EOS R5 Mark IICanon - EOS R6 Mark II
Sensor sizeFull FrameFull Frame
Megapixels45 MPlead24 MP
Max ISO102400102400

Video

SpecCanon - EOS R5 Mark IICanon - EOS R6 Mark II
Max video8Klead4K60
RAW videotrueleadfalse
Log profiletruetrue

Autofocus

SpecCanon - EOS R5 Mark IICanon - EOS R6 Mark II
AF points10531053
Eye AFtruetrue
In-body stabilizationtruetrue

Body & Controls

SpecCanon - EOS R5 Mark IICanon - EOS R6 Mark II
Weight746 g670 glead
Weather sealedtruetrue
Dual card slotstruetrue
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