Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R5 Specifications
Camera Feature | Canon EOS R | Canon EOS R5 |
---|---|---|
Announced | September 2018 | July 2020 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC X |
Resolution | 30.3 MP | 45.0 MP |
Pixel Dimensions | 6720×4480 | 8192×5464 |
Sensor Dimensions | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
Sensor Pixel Size | 5.36µ | 4.4µ |
Low Pass Filter | Yes | Yes |
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | No | Yes |
Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
Max Native ISO | ISO 40,000 | ISO 51,200 |
Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 50-102,400 |
High-Resolution Sensor Shift | No | Yes (JPEG only) |
Focus Stack Bracketing | No | Yes |
Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 8 FPS | 12 FPS |
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 8 FPS | 20 FPS |
Notes for High FPS Shooting | No autofocus at 8 FPS (autofocus at 5 FPS) | None |
Buffer Size (Raw) | 47 frames (8 FPS) | 83 frames (20 FPS), 180 frames (12 FPS) |
Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF | Hybrid PDAF |
Autofocus Points | 143 | 1053 |
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4.5 EV | -4.5 EV |
Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 8 bits | 12 bits |
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 10 bits | 12 bits |
Raw Video | No | Yes |
8K Maximum Framerate | N/A | 30 FPS |
4K Maximum Framerate | 30 FPS | 120 FPS |
1080P Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.74x crop at 4K | No |
Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External) | 4:2:2 |
Video Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
Card Slots | 1 | 2 |
Slot 1 Type | SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type B |
Slot 2 Type | N/A | SD (UHS-II) |
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
Rear LCD Resolution | 2.1 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
Articulating LCD | Yes | Fully Articulating |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3.69 million dots | 5.76 million dots |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Voice Memo | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
GPS | No | No |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | Yes |
USB Type | Type C 3.1 | Type C 3.1 |
Battery Type | LP-E6N | LP-E6NH |
Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 350 frames | 220 frames |
Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 370 frames | 320 frames |
Battery Life (Eco Mode) | 560 frames | 490 frames |
Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 660 g (1.46 lbs.) | 738 g (1.63 lbs.) |
Dimensions (LxHxD) | 136 x 98 x 84 mm (5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3″) | 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″) |
Price Comparison | ||
MSRP, Body Only | $1800 (Check Current Price) | $3900 (Check Current Price) |
Used Prices | Canon EOS R Used Prices | Canon EOS R5 Used Prices |
Summary and Recommendations
What does the Canon EOS R offer over the Canon EOS R5?
- Better battery life
- Lighter weight (78 g lighter)
- Much lower price, costing $2100 less—you could buy a bunch of cool lenses!
What does the Canon EOS R5 offer over the Canon EOS R?
- 1.49 times more megapixels (30.3MP vs 45.0MP)
- In-body image stabilization, allowing for easier handheld photography even with non-stabilized lenses
- Two card slots, which is better for redundancy and backup
- Higher resolution electronic viewfinder, with about 1.6x more dots, making shooting more enjoyable
- Better features for fast action photography, including buffer, high FPS shooting, and autofocus system
- Substantially better videography features
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