Canon EOS R5 → Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Is the upgrade worth it? Every change on the spec sheet, and an honest read on who should bother.
The bottom line
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the direct successor to your Canon EOS R5, released 4 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 6 items and steps back on 1. The changes that matter most: burst jumps from 12fps to 30fps. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II lists at $4,299 (the Canon EOS R5 launched at $3,899, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
Upgrade to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓You shoot action, sports or wildlife — 30fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 12fps would drop frames.
- ✓You shoot in low light or indoors — AF that focuses down to -7.5 EV gives it the edge after dark.
Stick with the Canon EOS R5 if…
- •None of the headline changes map to what you actually shoot — the camera you own doesn't get worse when a successor launches.
What changed (17 items)
↑ 6 improved · ↓ 1 stepped back · → changed without a clear better/worse
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| →Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI Stacked CMOS |
| →Image Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC X + DIGIC Accelerator |
| Exposure Control | ||
| →Electronic Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| ↑Continuous Shooting | 12 fps | 30 fps |
| Video Capture | ||
| ↑8K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 60p |
| ↑1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 240p |
| →Log Profiles | C-Log 3 / HDR-PQ | C-Log 2 / C-Log 3 / HLG / HDR-PQ |
| →Built-in Mic | Stereo | Mono |
| →HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Full-size (Type A) |
| Focus | ||
| ↑Low Light AF | -6 EV | -7.5 EV |
| Interface | ||
| →Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| →USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| General | ||
| ↓Price (MSRP) | $3,899 | $4,299 |
| →Dimensions | 138.5×97.5×88 mm | 138.4×98.3×88.4 mm |
| ↑Weight | 738g (1.63 lb) | 670g (1.48 lb) |
| ↑Battery Life (EVF) | 320 shots | 340 shots |
| →Battery Type | LP-E6NH | LP-E6P |
What stayed the same (32 items)
Everything below is identical on both bodies — if these are what you buy a camera for, the Canon EOS R5 already has them.
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Frequently asked
Is it worth upgrading from the Canon EOS R5 to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the direct successor to your Canon EOS R5, released 4 years later. Across the full spec sheet it improves 6 items and steps back on 1. The changes that matter most: burst jumps from 12fps to 30fps. The Canon EOS R5 Mark II lists at $4,299 (the Canon EOS R5 launched at $3,899, and older bodies typically sell for well under launch price on the used market). The generation gap here is modest — upgrade only if a specific change below solves a real problem in your shooting.
What are the biggest improvements of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II over the Canon EOS R5?
Across the spec sheet the Canon EOS R5 Mark II improves 6 items. The most significant: 30fps burst keeps up with fast, erratic movement where 12fps would drop frames. AF that focuses down to -7.5 EV gives it the edge after dark.
What does the Canon EOS R5 still do just as well as the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
32 spec items are identical between the two, including sensor size (Full-Frame), effective resolution (45 MP), lens mount (Canon RF), iso range (native) (100 – 51200), iso range (extended) (50 – 102400), mechanical shutter (1/8000). If those cover your needs, the older body remains fully capable.
Does the Canon EOS R5 Mark II give anything up compared to the Canon EOS R5?
Yes — 1 item on the spec sheet moves the other way: price (msrp) ($3,899 → $4,299).
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