Canon EOS R5
Canon

EOS R5

$3,899~
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Released: July 30, 2020
Full-Frame
Sensor
45MP
Resolution
8K
Max Video
IBIS
12fps
Burst
1,053
AF Points

Who the Canon EOS R5 is for

The Canon EOS R5 is a 45MP full-frame mirrorless camera, aimed at high-resolution detail work.

  • A 45MP full-frame sensor that pairs high resolution with fast shooting and 8K video.
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with animal and vehicle detection, plus up to 8 stops of IBIS.
  • 8K RAW and 4K/120p made it a landmark hybrid, with recording limits in the highest modes.

Best for

  • Action, sports and wildlife — 12fps burst with subject-detection AF.
  • Video and filmmaking — 8K capture, 10-bit internal and Log.
  • Landscapes, studio and big prints — 45MP of detail with room to crop.
  • Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.

Keep in mind

  • Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.

How the Canon EOS R5 compares to other Canon RF Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 11 Canon RF Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight738g (1.63 lb)3rd heaviest of 11
Price (MSRP)$3,8994th most expensive of 11
Resolution45MPjoint highest of 11
4K frame rate120pjoint fastest of 11

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 45MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video, stabilisation and weather sealing

4K runs to 120p, which is enough for 4× slow motion at a 24p or 25p timeline. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own. The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeCMOS
Sensor SizeFull-Frame
Image ProcessorDIGIC X
Effective Resolution45 MP
Lens MountCanon RF

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)100 – 51200
ISO Range (Extended)50 – 102400
Mechanical Shutter1/8000
Electronic Shutter1/8000
Flash Sync Speed1/250
Built-in FlashNo

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting12 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution8K
8K RecordingUp to 30p
4K RecordingUp to 120p
1080p RecordingUp to 120p
10-bit InternalYes
Recording LimitNo limit
Log ProfilesC-Log 3 / HDR-PQ
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackYes
Mic InputYes
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points1,053
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-6 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal AFYes
Vehicle AFYes

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution5.76M dots
EVF Magnification0.76x

Monitor

LCD Size3.2"
LCD Resolution2.10M dots
LCD TypeVari-Angle
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv5
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Slots1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$3,899
Body MaterialMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions138.5×97.5×88 mm
Weight738g (1.63 lb)
Weather SealedYes
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)320 shots
Battery Life (LCD)490 shots
Battery TypeLP-E6NH

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