Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R5: Specifications Comparison

Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R5 Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureCanon EOS RCanon EOS R5
AnnouncedSeptember 2018July 2020
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC X
Resolution30.3 MP45.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions6720×44808192×5464
Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size5.36µ4.39µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 40,000ISO 51,200
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoYes (JPEG only)
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)8 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)8 FPS20 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNo 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 SystemHybrid PDAFHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points143 1053
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-4.5 EV-4.5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownYesYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits12 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits12 bits
Raw VideoNoYes
8K Maximum FramerateN/A30 FPS
4K Maximum Framerate30 FPS120 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.74x crop at 4KNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 2
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)CFExpress Type B
Slot 2 TypeN/ASD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.2 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution2.1 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDYesFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution3.69 million dots5.76 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.1Type C 3.1
Battery TypeLP-E6NLP-E6NH
Battery Life (Viewfinder)350 frames220 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)370 frames320 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)560 frames490 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
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 (Affiliate)Canon EOS R Used PricesCanon EOS R5 Used Prices



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