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Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Canon EOS R6 Mark III
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II and the Canon EOS R6 Mark III side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Canon EOS R5 Mark II if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (45 against 32.5 MP). On these specs the Canon EOS R6 Mark III has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Canon | Canon |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Sensor | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm | Full frame, 36 x 24 mm |
| Crop factor | 1× | 1× |
| Resolution | 45 MPmore detail | 32.5 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Type | mirrorless camera | mirrorless camera |
| Weight | 746 g | 699 glighter |
| Lenses in this guide | 99 for its sensor, 45 more with a crop | 99 for its sensor, 45 more with a crop |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Canon EOS R5 Mark II 1×, Canon EOS R6 Mark III 1×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Canon RF lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 99 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II: 99 Canon RF lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Canon EOS R6 Mark III: 99 Canon RF lenses in this guide cover its sensor.