SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Canon EOS R5 C vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 45MP Canon RF-mount body against Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
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Canon EOS R5 C Advantages5 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (45MP vs 26.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (1053pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (20fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (14fps vs 6.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (20fps vs 6.5fps)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 350shots)
- ✓Lighter Body (765g vs 770g)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS R5 C45 MP
✓ +18.8 MPCanon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS R5 CFull Frame Dual Pixel CMOS
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS R5 C36.0 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS R5 C3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS R5 CCanon RF
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Image Processor
Canon EOS R5 CDIGIC X
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Canon EOS R5 CDual Pixel CMOS AF II
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS R5 C1,053 points
✓ +1008 ptsCanon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS R5 CDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS R5 C20 fps
✓ +13.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS R5 C14 fps
✓ +7.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS R5 C20 fps
✓ +13.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS R5 C1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS R5 CNo Internal IBIS
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS R5 C8K60 Cinema RAW Light
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS R5 C8K60 Cinema RAW Light at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS R5 C12-bit RAW / 10-bit 4:2:2 XF-AVC
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS R5 CFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS R5 C3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS R5 C1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
Canon EOS 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS R5 C5.76M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS R5 C350 shots
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
✓ +850 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS R5 C770 g
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
✓ 5g LighterDimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS R5 C142.0 × 101.0 × 111.0 mm
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
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