Canon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body

A solid mid-range pick in the mirrorless + dslr cameras line-up, with 45 MP up front.

57/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
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Why we rate it

  • Stacked sensor
  • BSI sensor
  • Eye AF
  • Above-average resolution
  • No global shutter
  • No in-body stabilisation
Score profile

Where the Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body wins and loses

Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras class
SensorVideoAutofocusPerformance75388368
Sensor
75
Video
38
Autofocus
83
Performance
68
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Sensor

Sensor typefull-frame
Resolution45 MP
Stacked sensorYes
BSI sensorYes

Video

Max FPS30

Autofocus

Eye AFYes
AI subject recognitionYes

Performance

Electronic burst30

Release

MountCanon RF

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Head to head

Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body vs Canon Canon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SensorVideoAutofocusPerformance
Canon EOS R5 Mark II BodyCanon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
 CanonCanon EOS R5 Mark II BodyThis pageCanonCanon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
Overall score57 /10061 /100Better
Resolution45 MPBetter24.2 MP
Sensor typefull-frameFull Frame
Video max resolution6
Burst FPS12
Who it's for

Is the Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body 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 global shutter, 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 Mark II Body worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 52.

What stands out on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II Body?

Its stacked sensor stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Canon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM?

The Canon EOS R6 Mark II & RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM scores 61/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.