Canon R5 VS R6ii Review: Worth it in 2025?

[@photobeast]

I just did a video on R5 user experiences R6 Mark II. I have the R5 R7 RP and R8. I use the R5 and R7 daily in the field for wildlife and bird photography. Then I use my R5 for portraits and weddings. A few weeks back a friend of mine that owns an Amazon resale store got a mint condition R6 Mark II and sold it to me stupid cheap. Waiting for the R5 MarkII I figured worst case scenario I can play with it for a few days make a review and then sell it. The very first night I took a picture of my dog in the dark with ISO 25,600 and it was amazingly Sharp!! I am now probably selling the R7 which has horrible low-light capabilities because of the crop factor and then which even Canon has openly admitted has autofocusing issues especially shooting fast shutters. I can honestly say I have experienced that numerous times. But the R6 Mark II is definitely going to stay in my camera bag. I also paired it up with the 500 mm F4 for some Eagles and Osprey this weekend. Only to still be amazed at the sharpness, clarity, and overall great picture from the R6 Mark II. Plus the autofocus is a beast. I really love having this side by side with my R5!! Don't get me wrong I absolutely love my R5 and it will always be my number one camera. Lastly, at the moment used R5's with low shutter counts are going for about $2,500. Which isn't that far off from the R6 Mark II. I saw a used R5 on Marketplace the other day for $2200!! Soo you cant go wrong woth eother camera imo

[@alansach8437]

It certainly can't handle 25,000 or even close, but for what it is (APS-C) the R7 can easily handle 3200, 4000 and even 5000 ISO. Not bad compared to even a few years ago. The added "reach" in decent light makes it a worthy tool to have in my opinion.

[@photobeast]

The only issue is when you're shooting Wildlife the autofocus has major issues. I've shot probably over a hundred thousand images on that camera. 16-hour days in the snow and the rain in the mud. Whether it's nasty out or beautiful the autofocus will go past the subject Ford Focus before the subject while you're using the focus tracking. Canon he's even admitted that it does have focusing issues. I know lots of Pros that have tried this camera and they have has myself very good days and very bad days especially compared to something like the Canon R5 or R6 or even R6 Mark ii. I also purchased the R8 which has a far superior auto focus than the Canon r7. The R7 is a good camera but if the autofocus was spot on like it was supposed to be in my top 5 cameras. I bought it specifically as a backup to my Canon R5 for the reach instead of using teleconverters. Now I'm just using my R5 with the 500 mm F4 and both teleconverters as well as the Canon R6 Mark II with the 100 to 500 for my wildlife. If I need to reach now I have to go to the teleconverters because I can't trust the autofocus on this camera. Duade Patton who is an Australian KZbinr even called Canon out on this. They ADMITTED they have a flaw in the cameras auto focus and chaulked it up to its a cheap entry camera. But on the other hand the R8 has the exact same auto focus is the R6 Mark II and does a phenomenal job. I'm not saying the camera is useless as I do have a few videos on it. I'm just saying that some days you'll go out and only have a 20% success rate which is There are slight workarounds like not using electronic but instead using electronic first curtain and then instead of using the H++ just using the regular H+. I used it in the studio today for portraits with one of my strobes and got great results. It's a great camera.. Minus that ONE ISSUE that can be HUGE on dome days.

[@ADivaForLife]

I want the R7 and I do sports 🏀 all kinds of events concerts .. my 90D is a crop sensor it does AMAZING AT NIGHT but your say the R7 doesn’t 😢😢

[@photobeast]

​@@ADivaForLifeI cans sell you mine. I don't use it anymore.

[@Mgshotitt]

r62 and r5 idk which to pick for hybrid shooting I shoot both pictures and video heavy special American football, I’ve seen both with the 500 different prices money it’s not the question but which one would you pick between this 2 cameras if you had to today !!

[@doublahh]

Not once has anyone ever questioned the megapixel count being subpar. Most customers can barely tell the differences. All they really want to know is how long it will take to receive the pictures.

[@Joel_Varughese]

Very true!

[@michinaps]

Until they want large prints

[@krazyk57]

“And to the 5 people still watching…” Lol😂

[@Joel_Varughese]

Thanks for being one of the 5 😅

[@ranjitkumargupta4313]

2024 ended, I am still confused in R5 and R6 Mark 2. I am not interested in videos, I will be capturing only photos, Day and Night. I want the photos good both in day and night. I usually take portrait pictures. Someone help me in selecting right model please.

[@cephotoclub]

R6 ii is a beast of a camera and better in low light. AF is incredible too

[@ranjitkumargupta4313]

@ thank you

[@Joel_Varughese]

Both great cameras, can’t go wrong with either but if you mainly do portraits I would focus on investing in a prime lens. That make a big difference no matter what camera you decide on

[@madcat1007]

At 2.37 you say the R6ii has 20 megapixels. I think, if you check, it actually has 24mp.

[@adude394]

I'm an avid hobbyist with a bit of disposable income, so after 20+ years of using only my 300D, I added some better camera bodies and glass to my kit. After a lot of experimenting, I decided to sell my 7D Mk II and Sigma 150-600 Sport. I picked up the R6 Mk II earlier this year, along with the 100-500, and recently the 200-800 after a months-long wait. I had given serious thought to the R5 Mk II, but since I only shoot stills and no video, I thought it would have been a bit of overkill. Just took delivery of my R5 yesterday, and looking forward to putting it through its paces this weekend.

[@Joel_Varughese]

Great choice!

[@renees8262]

Did you like the R5 or the R6M ii better?

[@adude394]

@@renees8262 I love 'em both, to be totally honest. I think that the 6.2 may be a touch better in low light, but they've both served me very well. If I had to give either one the edge, I guess I'd go with the 6.2, only because I've had it for a bit longer and so I'm a bit more comfortable with it. I'm still in the honeymoon/familiarization stage with the R5. But I can tell you confidently that whether I slap the 24-105 or 200-800 on either camera body, I get good results!

[@renees8262]

@@adude394awesome thank you!! This is very helpful.

[@adude394]

@@renees8262 Glad to be of help. Happy shooting!

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

Please explain what do you mean by the term NOISE, many thanks and regards.

[@Joel_Varughese]

Hello! Noise is another term for grain in an image. The higher the ISO, the more grainy or noisy the image is lowering the overall quality.

[@trevorhawkins1626]

So in 2024 for photos only, would you rrcommend R6 mkii or R5? They are very close to the same price (around 300 diffefence) if you buy used.

[@Joel_Varughese]

R5!

[@paullanoue5228]

Sharpness is a product of the lens. Detail is a product of the sensor. The 45mps camera has more detail not sharpness.

[@Joel_Varughese]

Great point!

[@RWAquariumPages]

great comparison. I currently have a r6 and only shoot photos, but have been considering the r5, but the r5mk2 should be coming just around the corner so will hold off until that one arrives. thanks for this great video!

[@Joel_Varughese]

Can’t wait till the drop the R5ii

[@Hodenkat]

I'm not a professional photographer so the price difference puts the R5 out of reach for me. If I were relying on my camera as a tool for work, naturally I would accept the higher cost of the R5 over the R6-MkII. Even with both cameras discounted as of right now, there's still a $1000 difference in price. I was able to get my R6-MkII on sale and I am not disappointed. I do also have the R7 which I may be selling to put the money into a lens purchase. The R7 is a fun camera I like using for street photogrphy, but sometimes the documented focus issues make it a bit frustrating. It's a great video camera in my opinion, but I don't really need two cameras even as it's nice to have them each set up differently (one for video one for stills).

[@elijahmant2855]

Hey, Joel. Thanks for your informative and interesting video. I am still using my Canon 90D. And am contemplating upgrading to one of these two camera's you mention. Even though the price for the R5 has come down plenty. I'm feeling compared to the up to date modern technology. As in the R6II. A more attractive buy.

[@Joel_Varughese]

Good choice! Glad I could help

[@Mgshotitt]

r62 and r5 idk which to pick for hybrid shooting I shoot both pictures and video heavy special American football, I’ve seen both with the 500 different prices money it’s not the question but which one would you pick between this 2 cameras if you had to today !!

[@Joel_Varughese]

If money isn’t an option and for sports i would definitely choose the R5 no question due to the increased crop ability with the higher megapixels and ability to shoot faster

[@s4dmusic854]

R5c vs r6 ii which is best for hybrid?

[@Joel_Varughese]

The R5C is an amazing compact cinema camera for more serious videographers with heavy video work and it also has the ability to take photos. The R6ii is a good hybrid if you do a like bit of both photo and video, nothing too heavy either way.

[@Ydkoll]

You never really did mention who would benefit from which camera and is the $1,000.00 difference worth it?

[@Joel_Varughese]

The $1,000 difference is only worth it if you do very heavy video work. Or if you do very specific type of photo work that involves heavy cropping or needing to print your photos very large.

[@Ydkoll]

@@Joel_Varughese I can only agree with you on cropping and making large prints. However R6ii is far more capable in video due to its faster processor. So a $1000 may not be worth it for most people.

[@mikeodowd100]

@@YdkollI traded in my R6 last month. The reason, I’m expanding my passionate photography hobby to include birding and wildlife. The R6 or R6 II isn’t capable of giving me disable results. Especially in the area of cropping.

[@photobeast]

Actually the R5 and the R6 Mark II are about the same price now. Canon knocked the R5 down to $2899. Plus Mint used is $2200 all day.. same as the R6II

[@Mgshotitt]

@@photobeastexactly so question is which one to pick for sport photography

[@georgelpons]

The r3 has a stacked 24mp sensor, the r6II doesnt (that makes the AF and read out speed different). Nice Review btw.

[@lisawilliams1750]

Great review. I have the R6 and debating on a second camera, either R5 or R6ii. Thanks

[@Joel_Varughese]

No problem!

[@darinl848]

i shoot stills and had both r5 and r6 ii. i sold the r5 because of the better color, better image quality at high iso, speed, better autofocus.

[@Joel_Varughese]

Thanks for the comparison!

[@raulcaraza3568]

The most important thing you did for me: Be understandable. So many times I open a video only to find the guy is not comprehended, with some foreign accent, in general. Number 2: Video was simple really focusing on what I "lovingly call- Mierda pixels" So in both instances, you fulfilled my needs. A great hug and a Thank You to you.😃

[@Joel_Varughese]

Glad I could help!

[@ADivaForLife]

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[@canonlensesandcameras4425]

hi would you like to join me and my panel on one of my livestreams ?

[@Joel_Varughese]

Sure

[@hustlersmultimedia]

Thanks for the Video very informative...iam a photographer from South Africa i do more stills that Video , should i go for R6 II or should i go for R5?

[@Joel_Varughese]

R5 is overall the better camera but the R6ii fits the requirements of most people with a cheaper price

[@hustlersmultimedia]

@@Joel_Varughese Thank you very Much

[@davidclode3601]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@Joel_Varughese]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cjmurr]

why arent there chapters

[@rui7773]

Comprei a R8 e devolvi justamente pelos 24mp, foto de pássaros 24mp não pode cortar fica muito ruim, vou testar a R5 ! Valeu pelo vídeo 👍🇧🇷!

[@Joel_Varughese]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@David_Quinn1995]

24mp is about the lowest resalution you can go and get a 60% crop at best, there's better but there is also worse. I still use a 24mp camera my self but I'm a casual birder so rarely do I crop.

[@rui7773]

@@David_Quinn1995, exactly! I've already tested the RP, SL3 and now the R8 and even using resources like Topaz All or Enhancement in Lightroom it didn't help in my case, I finish the edit with the same result as a Nikon P1000 that I have here, haha... sometimes even the P1000 wins because it hits the target very close with 16MP, I don't need to crop during editing, these other 24MP cameras end up at 4MP at most 6MP. Note: the best among the 24mp was the RP, I expected the R8 to have a better result but I was very wrong!

[@leviyaakubov1875]

Thank you very much for your video. In light of Canon's possibilities. The 6R II would be quite a right choice.

[@Joel_Varughese]

Good choice!

[@papje]

Thx great video, I'm at the point of upgrading from my r6 to something better

[@Joel_Varughese]

Glad you liked the video!

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

Thank you, it was informative video

[@Joel_Varughese]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Thanks Joel, This is exactly the decision I’m trying to make.

[@Joel_Varughese]

You’re welcome! Glad I could help

[@canonlensesandcameras4425]

nice video its a shame you dont have more subs.

[@Joel_Varughese]

I appreciate that!

[@Lamidnightsss]

Good video! Thanks for the info

[@Joel_Varughese]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dentist_900]

r5 или r6m2 что выгодней в 2024 году для всего?

[@Joel_Varughese]

R6ii is a more budget friendly camera but with the R5ii coming out soon we might see price drops for the R5 soon!

[@Dentist_900]

@@Joel_Varughese в Росии сейчас r5 стоит 2 501

[@Germantwinov]

​​​@@Dentist_900в росии, в отличии от стран третьего мира эти камеры вообще не продаются официально, поэтому цена на серый импорт может быть любой и всем на это все равно. Снимайте на зенит или ломо

[@nebo8043]

Эти камеры для разных задач. Если вы свадебщик, репортажник, не хотите уходить с SD карт и ваш компьютер недостаточно хорош для обработки 45мп, то лучше выбрать r6m2

[@presise1620]

I have the R5 and Ive owned the R6 and the R5 is better in every way than the R6ii except AF tracking. The R5 is a better hybrid Camera because of the 6 programmable mode switching.

[@christophpawlowskimusic213]

r6 mk2 and r6 have better lowlight performance (less noise) and better battery life

[@DannysdreamOfficial]

You're a genius.

[@fenf777]

R6ii got 1080 180p

[@RynaxAlien]

Biggest problem with Canon that it uses outdated decades old, non BSI-CMOS sensors even in newest models such as R6 mark II and has low sensitivity due to ridiculous megapixel counts or if they use later sensor they are huge like R3 or R1, what a shame. I like more Sony A7sIII. By now they should have been experimenting with SPAD or x1000 more sensitive graphene sensors to shring camera size, weight and cost.

[@StarLightDotPhotos]

You're so handsome. I think it was more than five.

[@RCGJR_]

Easy choice, if it’s a professional work and you get paid for shoots and videography, go for the r5 If you’re just a hobbyist and love taking stills/videos for your own memories and or uploading to social media, then the r6 mk2

[@Joel_Varughese]

I agree but the R6ii is definitely capable of client work as well!

[@bimosunupoernomo7120]

No, it’s YUCKIE not worth it anymore, I gave it away!!!!

[@BirekothAlephMotivation]

What's not worth it?

[@lovetaiwan708]

Nice comparison

[@Joel_Varughese]

Thank you!