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Canon EOS R6 versus Canon EOS R5
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Canon EOS R6, Mirrorless Camera, Body Only | Canon EOS R5, Mirrorless Camera, Body Only | 
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 212,000 | KSh 446,300 | 
| Sales | 28 - For Nov 2025 | 23 - For Nov 2025 | 
| Average rating | 5 - 2 votes | 5 - 1 votes | 
| Likes | 0 - For Nov 2025 | 1 - For Nov 2025 | 
| Views | 214 - For Nov 2025 | 358 - For Nov 2025 | 
| General | ||
| Available | July 2020  |  July 2020  | 
| Dimensions | 138 x 97.5 x 88.4 mm (W x H x D) |  138 x 97.5 x 88 mm (W x H x D) | 
| Weight | 680 g (with Battery and Memory Card) |  738 g (with Battery and Memory Card) | 
| Colors | Black |  Black | 
| Key features | 20.1MP Full frame sensor 3690k-dot OLED viewfinder 10-bit 4K movie recording Magnesium alloy frame Microphone and headphone ports Up to 1053 autofocus points  |  45MP Full frame sensor 5760k-dot OLED viewfinder 12-bit raw 8K movie recording Magnesium alloy frame Microphone and headphone ports Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity  | 
| Image sensor | ||
| Image sensor type | CMOS |  CMOS | 
| Image sensor size | 36 mm x 24 mm Full Frame  |  36 mm x 24 mm Full Frame  | 
| Resolution | 20.1MP |  45MP | 
| Bit depth | 14-Bit |  14-Bit | 
| Image sensor features | EOS Self-cleaning Sensor |  EOS Self-cleaning Sensor | 
| Monitor | ||
| Monitor size | 3.0 Inch TFT LCD  |  3.2 Inch TFT LCD  | 
| Monitor resolution | 1620k Dot |  2100k Dot | 
| Articulation | Vari-angle |  Vari-angle | 
| Monitor features | 100% Coverage TouchScreen Anti-smudge Coating  |  100% Coverage TouchScreen Anti-smudge Coating  | 
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic 0.5" OLED  |  Electronic 0.5" OLED  | 
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% Coverage |  100% Coverage | 
| Viewfinder features | 3690k Dot Resolution |  5760k Dot Resolution 120fps Refresh Rate  | 
| Focus | ||
| Focus type | Automatic Manual  |  Automatic Manual  | 
| Focus mode | Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF Manual Focus  |  Single-Servo AF Continuous-Servo AF Manual Focus  | 
| Autofocus points | Up To 1053-point |  Up To 1053-point | 
| Focus features | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Contrast Detection AF Phase Detection AF  |  Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Contrast Detection AF Phase Detection AF  | 
| Lens | ||
| Focal length | - |  - | 
| Aperture range | - |  - | 
| Zoom | - |  - | 
| Stabilization | Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Up To 8 Stops  |  Sensor-Shift 5-Axis Up To 8 Stops  | 
| Lens features | Canon RF Mount |  Canon RF Mount | 
| Exposure control | ||
| Metering modes | Partial Centre-Weighted Average Evaluative Spot  |  Partial Centre-Weighted Average Evaluative Spot  | 
| ISO sensitivity range | 100-102400 (Auto) 100-204800 (Extended)  |  100-51200 100-51200 (Auto) 50-102400 (Extended)  | 
| Video ISO sensitivity range | 100-25600 100-204800 (Extended)  |  100-25600 | 
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000s - 30s (Mechanical Shutter) 1/8000s - 0.5s (Electronic Shutter)  |  1/8000s - 30s (Mechanical Shutter) 1/8000s - 0.5s (Electronic Shutter)  | 
| Continuous shooting | Up To 12fps (Mechanical Shutter) Up To 20fps (Electronic Shutter)  |  Up To 12fps (Mechanical Shutter) Up To 20fps (Electronic Shutter)  | 
| Exposure control features | - |  - | 
| Imaging | ||
| Imaging size | 5472 x 3648 (Max) |  8192 x 5464 (Max) | 
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 1:1 |  3:2 / 4:3 / 16:9 / 1:1 | 
| Imaging file types | JPEG RAW  |  JPEG RAW  | 
| Imaging features | 14bit RAW sRGB & Adobe RGB Colour Space  |  14bit RAW sRGB & Adobe RGB Colour Space  | 
| Video | ||
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 @60/30/24fps 1920 x 1080 @120/60/30/25/24fps  |  8192 x 4320 @30/25/24fps 4096 x 2160 @120/100/60/30/25/24fps 1920 x 1080 @60/50/30/25/24fps  | 
| Recording limit | Up To 29 min 59 sec |  Up To 29 min 59 sec | 
| Video file types | 10-bit / 8-bit |  12-bit Raw / 10-bit / 8-bit | 
| Video features | Built-in Stereo Audio Recording HDR Movie 5-Axis Stabilization  |  Built-in Stereo Audio Recording IP Streaming HDR Movie 5-Axis Stabilization  | 
| Connectivity & storage | ||
| Wireless connectivity | Wi-Fi Bluetooth  |  Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth  | 
| Interface | Micro-HDMI 3.5mm Mic Input 3.5mm Headphone Output USB Type-C Canon E3  |  Micro-HDMI 3.5mm Mic Input 3.5mm Headphone Output USB Type-C Canon N3  | 
| Storage | Dual Slot SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II Compatible)  |  CFexpress Type B SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II Compatible)  | 
| Connectivity features | - |  - | 
| Platform | ||
| Image processor | DIGIC X |  DIGIC X | 
| Body | Magnesium Alloy Frame Polycarbonate Exterior  |  Magnesium Alloy | 
| Software | - |  - | 
| Power | ||
| Battery | 1 x LP-E6NH Rechargeable Li-ion |  1 x LP-E6NH Rechargeable Li-ion | 
| Battery features | - |  - | 
| Power features | - |  - | 

