Canon EOS R5 vs R6: What are the differences and which is best for you?

Canon EOS R5 vs R6
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It’s the question everybody is asking: Canon EOS R5 vs R6 – which is the best? Well, now that we’ve been hands-on with both of Canon’s latest full-frame mirrorless cameras, we can break down which camera is best suited to your specific needs.

The R5 is obviously an 8K powerhouse, which makes it unbeatable for video, but it also boasts a 45MP image sensor that’s spectacular for stills. The R6 is no slouch in either department, however, and actually boasts superior ISO performance and low-light autofocus.

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James Artaius
Editor

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photo and lighting tutorials, as well as industry news, rumors and analysis for publications like Digital Camera MagazinePhotoPlus: The Canon MagazineN-Photo: The Nikon MagazineDigital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and talks at The Photography Show. He also serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.