Canon

Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 8K Video

A entry-level pick in the mirrorless + dslr cameras line-up, with 45 MP up front.

53/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
45 MPFull-Frame8KCanon EF-M mount
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Why we rate it

  • Dual card slots
  • Above-average resolution
  • No stacked sensor
  • No eye af
Score profile

Where the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 8K Video wins and loses

Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras class
SensorVideoPerformanceBody65273981
Sensor
65
Video
27
Performance
39
Body
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Sensor

Sensor typeFull-Frame
Resolution45 MP

Video

Max video8
Max FPS12

Performance

Burst speed12

Body

Dual card slotsYes

Release

MountCanon EF-M mount

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Head to head

Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 8K Video vs Nikon Nikon Z7 II

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SensorVideoPerformanceBody
Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 8K VideoNikon Z7 II
 CanonCanon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 8K VideoThis pageNikonNikon Z7 II
Overall score53 /100Better51 /100
Resolution45 MP45.7 MPBetter
Sensor typeFull-Framefull-frame
Video max resolution84
Burst FPS12Better10
Who it's for

Is the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 8K Video right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable mirrorless + dslr camera for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need stacked sensor, in which case a higher-tier mirrorless + dslr camera is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 8K Video worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera with 8K Video?

Its dual card slots stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Canon EOS R5 C?

The Canon EOS R5 C scores 54/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.