Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs R5 Comparison by Georges Cameras

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II is the tastiest full frame mirrorless camera in the Canon range. So how does it compare to the powerhouse Canon R5 in performance and usability?
Join Lauren from the Georges Cameras team as she takes us through an in depth comparison of all the key features and specifications of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs R5!
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[@AllgoodthingsTv]

Nice review - straight and to the point. Could've used a bit more actual video footage comparison to see differences in resolution.

[@jeydizzle9544]

This is exactly the information I was just researching thank you

[@trevtog]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@twalls]

love the direct approach, gave me the info I needed quickly.. great job..

[@abhishekshah11]

Very nicely done. I own the R6 mk ii and paired with the 50 mm or the ef 70 200 2.8 it's such a joy to shoot with. Waiting for R5 mk ii

[@HeyLookASquirrell]

Thanks for the great review. You helped me make up my mind.

[@ayevalet1313]

Anyone else dealing with the loose hot shoe on the R5 & R6 models or the err70 message freeze up?! Curious to know if the r6II has fixed this

[@twuhrheh1410]

This video is very handy and I really appreciate the help. I mainly do event photography especially in dark areas so knowing that the r6 mii is better in low light actually is what sold it for me

[@michalcablk]

Great informative video! Good work! What camera and lens was used to shoot this video? Thanks

[@mfluder15]

I just found your channel and I’m glad I did. Thank you for an excellent video.

[@ansenvideoproduction]

Great info review👏🏻

[@barbaracolbert7076]

I’ve had the R5 for a couple years and am in need of a second body to take as a backup when doing photo tours. With the exception of the LCD display on the top, it looks like the buttons and dials on the R6 are very similar. What are your thoughts on getting an R6 as a backup to my R5?

[@spainweddingphotography]

I think this is a really good specs review but in real life the R6II performs significantly better. The R6II new sensor is MUCH sharper for both photo and video, the AF in the R6II is much stickier and you can feel in real life it is definitely faster, but no surprise there as it has the R3 focusing system and processor. The battery life is more around 1200 photos per battery with the R6II (around 20% more than with R6 with the same battery) while the R5 is more around 800. Also some key things got skipped, the R6II no longer has the 30 mins recording limit, and it does not overheat at 4K 25 anymore. I just sold my R5 and R6 to get 2x R6II because it is that much better and faster. NO right or wrongs of course, but 90% of users (except the ones need the DCI option) the R6II is a significantly better deal for much less.

[@puupuls]

I have been planning on getting an r6mkii and this comment is spot on, I have been researching cameras for over 2 months now and I felt like this video skipped over a lot of important details that are mentioned by other reviews and gives only on paper performance without much testing in real life.

[@allthingsbrazil]

but I want the 45mp

[@spainweddingphotography]

@@allthingsbrazil nothing wrong with that. I have done a while wedding on 2x R6II and I am blown away, buy you do you :) You might need the 45mpx, or might just want it, the beauty of it you can do whatever you prefer

[@allthingsbrazil]

@@spainweddingphotography Well, I am a landscape nature photographer. Do you think I could do with a 25 mp? Is the r6ii really that much faster and better. I will respect your opinionI have pro glass too its just that my fav camera motherboard died and I dont think I want to pay 400 dollars to fix. Would rather upgrade to new technology 2 decades newer. Hahah. I do not do video unless it is timelapse.

[@spainweddingphotography]

@@allthingsbrazil I personally think for landscape the more megapixel you can get the better is, and since you have the luxury to shoot iso 100, the r5 would be my choice for sure. For anything else like sport, street, documentary, news, weddings, event and likely even commercial I would go with the R6II

[@burnhamny]

super useful - thank you!

[@ofiravphotographer]

very helpful, thanks!

[@Hodenkat]

With the R5-MkII on the way, if anybody is considering buying the R5, it might be a good idea to wait. My budget was around the R6-MkII range, and when holiday sales rolled out, I found it for $500 less than the normal price. That made it less expensive than the original R6 while having many improvements. The R5 has already been marked down $900 from it's original price, but look for more savings on the R5 in the 2024 holiday season.

[@AliColak]

I can't wait for more sales bc I didn't have the funds a month or two ago 🙏🏻

[@PMTcommenter]

its been "on the way" for a long time lol

[@anthonyhershko]

Amazing video!!

[@ItamarKaslassy]

Yes! Great comparison. What camera used to shoot this video though!

[@whiterock1865]

I love both of the cameras, but from all the testing I saw they are five actually does a little bit better in lower light…. Maybe the noise is smaller, because of a higher resolution.

[@kirkcircus]

The AF on the R6ii blows the R5 away. As an example I shot 700 wedding photos on R6ii and not one was out of focus. The R5 has slower AF and 45mp slower processing. Can’t wait for the R5ii.

[@karolykrausz5534]

Plus with the R6 M2 you can delete "scenes" which makes data handling MUCH easier. I think I will fall in love with the R5 M2.

[@Chris-NZ]

Hi, on the R5 you can set up the Fn button to switch from stills to video, this is even easier to operate than a switch . Nice simple review BTW 😀

[@karolykrausz5534]

That's exactly what I did. I love that button. 😊

[@oceansunsetak]

Still thinking about upgrading from a Canon 60D R5 or rr6 Mark II I tried an R8 the battery life was ridiculous in cold weather

[@Evasius]

I went with the R5C and couldn’t be happier.

[@user-wn7ph3bd6x]

Great and easy, thank you!)

[@Avijit12345]

Very good and well Explained 👍 Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs R5 Comparison ...................

[@2famous-]

which is better for vloggin?

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

I use my R5 more than my R6ii. But you really can’t go wrong with either

[@kernzilla]

apprecaite the review here, but was hoping to get a bit more info re: AF than 'you wont be dissapointed in either'. apparently the R6II has a much improved system on par with the R3, but was hoping to get an idea of 'real-world' performance here.

[@TechieEasy]

I sold my R5 in 2023 due to financial issues but I'm in a place where I wanted to get the R5 back so I started doing research since I heard the R6 was a good contender. I loved my R5 but went with the R6 MKII because I was able to get a refurbished from Canon for $1700. I can't wait to try it out and see how good it is in comparison. I plan on using it until the R5MKII comes out.

[@Jypsy52]

Great comparison. I see no reason to upgrade from my R5 as it is an all round better camera for my needs. Wildlife mostly.

[@kadragepictures]

nice & fast sum-up / comparison :) well made i think the r5 is going to be replaced soon with a r5mk2

[@jasonhunter7432]

The one comparison left out is price. The R5 is overall a better camera, at 45MP I would prefer that, but for $1000 less, the r6 mark II is a better option for everything it offers.

[@hypo345]

Hadn’t realised about the top plate LCD, a useful feature.

[@preven2296]

do you have to use two cards at once?

[@musclerambo1]

No, you don't have to use two cards.

[@Itaketoomanypics]

I have both and they both overheat all the time on IPB for 4k 60 I hate it so much

[@paulhammal7231]

Nice. Short and sweet. Just pulled the trigger on an R5. 😊

[@SCULPTURAMAplus]

Does it bother you about the coming release of the R5 Mk2?

[@paulhammal7231]

@@SCULPTURAMAplus nope… not one teeny weeny bit 😃

[@thuytrinhnguyen8497]

Hi, I'm preparing to film a documentary (interviews) about immigrants for a student project. I got a fund of $3000 and will have to pay some more from my pocket. I'm struggling to buy Canon EOS R5 vs. Canon R6 Mark II. I want to film 4k 24 fps (and sometimes slow motion 60 or 120) with a length of 45 mins. I wonder which camera will be less overheated when filming? Can I buy this lens for either of the two cameras? Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM Lens I mean, I am trying to choose the best affordable camera and lens. Can someone please give me some advice? Yes, I'm a newbie/beginner!

[@allthingsbrazil]

R6II no brainer from what I have read. Unlimited recording, R5 30 minutes

[@Yupthereitism]

So with a Sony or black magic. These are not the right kind of cameras for what you’re doing

[@thuytrinhnguyen8497]

@@Yupthereitism Yeah, so can you please give me some suggestions?

[@Yupthereitism]

@@thuytrinhnguyen8497 buy the fx30 with your edu discount with the xlr adapter, sigma 18-50 2.8, cheap shotgun mic and another battery. Should be under 3k easy if you use an edu discount and B&H credit card

[@matthewjackson9274]

if you care about over heating. "EOS R5 C" Body has a internal cooling fan, but cost a little bit more then standard R5

[@tossemanden]

The r5 Will switch so much faster between photo/video using the m-fn button. It’s a completely different level of speed and the reason I sold my r6 mkii for an r5 instead.

[@natejpc]

The R5 wins out for video production, and landscape/wildlife photography thanks to its 45mp. R6 Mii though, wins out for all other photography mediums, and still performs excellently with video at 4k 60fps

[@MajorTendonitis]

I’m an R6 owner that’s patiently waiting for the R5ii

[@michaelathlan]

you forget the internal stereo microphone and the smart plug of the r6

[@eekrj.s3098]

She looks gorgeous ❤

[@presise1620]

R5 is a better hybrid camera. R5 let’s you record video while in photo mode by hitting the record button. The mode button lets let’s you switch from photo to 3 custom video modes. R6 can’t do this.

[@AliColak]

canon just needa add HDMI to the cameras, I do both video and photo so that would help a ton. Sony provides more bang for the buck but the 7IV didn't feel or have looks the best imo

[@glennalexon1530]

The R5 actually outperforms the R6II in low light. In theory, the lower-res sensor would be better, but not in this case. DXOMark is a great website for checking actual sensor performance.

[@HotNHorny]

DXO Mark has no data for R6II yet.

[@denysmotornyi5623]

At the moment there is no review of the R6 Mark II at DXOMark. So likely you are looking at comparison of the original R6 vs R5..

[@Jooglesberry]

Pro tip: Luck out on winning an ebay auction for an R5 for less than the cost of a new R6 II.

[@slutywhoreu]

I was lucky and was able to get a basically brand new r5 (came with box and warranty and under 1k shutter count) for 2000$. I always tell people to watch EBay and Facebook market and don’t be scared to offer even if it’s out of your price range. Worst case is someone saying no.

[@allthingsbrazil]

@@slutywhoreu heading there now. Ebay that is. Facebook is full of chinese camera scams. stay off that. I got scammed bigtime but paypal refunded me my money since so many got scammed by the chinese adds for cheap equipment

[@M4TR1X]

Ok thank you! I was debating between R5 and R6ii. I already own the R6. I'll go with R5.

[@juhalehtinen4068]

"super super..."😂

[@MrShijo]

And to own one R5 and RF L lenses,sell 1 kidney.. 😢

[@stevebzz839]

i have both, the R5 is great for image quality but the r6/2 is super fast with the rf lenses..

[@drchhv]

how does it work with ef glass with an adapter?

[@stevebzz839]

Works great however the focusing system is slower v the r6 mk2 with the rf lens but the af in the r5 isn’t as advanced anyway..I had a 400mm on it last week but will swap the lenses around and see how it copes just with the 70-200 rf

[@anthonyk27]

The R6 also can shoot 1/16,000 shutter

[@allanlloydlim9801]

R5 any day!

[@spiritualhealingminds]

you just saved me more then 1000 dollars.... thank you

[@dennishaggerty8155]

Price should have been included in the comparison.

[@rodtheer8141]

Agreed!

[@allthingsbrazil]

R5 I think is around $4k and R6II is $2400, I dont need 8kvid or higher res EV but would love if the R6II was 45mp.

[@dennishaggerty8155]

@@allthingsbrazil My R6 Mark II was $2499. I like it. It would be nice if it were even 30mp like the original R.

[@allthingsbrazil]

@@dennishaggerty8155 I want to shoot wildlife I think the 45mp will be best from my research. I like to crop. I can get the R5 new for 2900 so I am considering spending the extra 400 bucks but that is a bunch more bucks. But if it sets me apart from other photographers who do not have that capability then I want that.

[@slutywhoreu]

@@allthingsbrazil keep and eye out. Was able to get a basically brand new r5 for 2000$ came with box/ everything was still in plastic wrap and under 1k shutter count.

[@albedo0point39]

Why is the R5 still so overpriced in the UK? Canon US has it for sale across the US for $3400… which in our money is £3300 (and I’ve added 20% vat into that figure). In the UK it’s a thousand pounds too expensive. We used to get CPS coverage thrown in ‘for free’ - but that’s been dropped now too.

[@rolandschlangen1860]

comparison only on the specs.... no word about quality of the pictures or video

[@timdarylward]

With the new update R5 can shoot 400mp

[@allthingsbrazil]

huh...please elaborate You must mean the R6ii?

[@timdarylward]

@@allthingsbrazil No, I mean the v1.81 firmware update for the R5. It's called IBIS High Resolution allowing one to shoot 400 megapixel images

[@rui7773]

@@timdarylward sem qualidade ao ampliar!

[@mh7711]

R5 has better low Light capability

[@jmp622]

Crap lenses on expensive cams???!!!!

[@dsa4931]

YOU FORGOT BUILT QUALITY. R6 IS PLASTICKY IN OMPARISON TO R6.......😂😂😂

[@peterfritzphoto]

I have both - the R5 for stills (landscapes), and the R6 for video. Used this way, they’re perfect. Love ‘em. 🦘

[@debroy379]

Why did you not use the R5 for videos, doesn’t it have better video codecs ?

[@peterfritzphoto]

@@debroy379 Sometimes I do, but I often film myself using the R5 to shoot landscapes - so the R6 is the video camera. Plus, the R6 is great in low light, thanks to those bigger pixels.

[@vampire_116]

@@peterfritzphoto r6m2 это прежде всего фотоапарат а видео на втором плане и фоткает он превосходно

[@apollontv1078]

R6 II is the king

[@jhonnysaenz1748]

That camera I have is to much better 📸🤙🏻

[@steverich9979]

Cough R5 better

[@dannymolns3573]

R5 has better video and bigger photo resolution