Canon eos r5 mark ii vs canon eos r1?

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II and the Canon EOS R1 share a lot: both are full frame mirrorless cameras, both use the Canon RF mount, both have in-body stabilisation, and both were announced in 2024. The main difference on paper is resolution. The R5 Mark II has 45 megapixels, and the R1 has 24.2.

That makes the R5 Mark II the choice if you want detail for big prints, heavy cropping, or landscape and studio work. The R1 has fewer pixels, so it suits you if resolution isn't your priority. The site doesn't cover speed, autofocus or price, so I can't say which is better at those.

Both bodies take the same lenses, so the lens is the bigger decision. For an everyday kit, the Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM covers most situations. For portraits and sport, I'd reach for the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM. If you want something small to learn with, the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM is a simple place to start.

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