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Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only — full-frame · 2024
Canon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only

full-frame · 2024

95
/ 100
From $4,299
VS
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only wins by 10
Canon EOS R7 — APS-C · 2022
Canon

Canon EOS R7

APS-C · 2022

85
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only lands at 95 and Canon EOS R7 at 85. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance

Pick Canon EOS R7 if…

  • ✓Current-gen AF system
  • ✓Proven lens ecosystem
  • ✓Strong video + stills balance
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photo

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only

Compared on the photo sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on photo (95 vs 85).

Autofocus

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on autofocus (93 vs 83).

Video

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only

Compared on the video sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on video (91 vs 81).

Value for money

Canon EOS R7

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Canon EOS R7 more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $4,299).

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only 95
vs
85 Canon EOS R7

Score breakdown

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only
95
photo 95
video 91
autofocus 93
ergonomics 86
Canon EOS R7
85
photo 85
video 81
autofocus 83
ergonomics 86

Specs side-by-side

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only versus Canon EOS R7 — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only Canon EOS R7
Format
full-frame
APS-C
Release year
2024
2022

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

Canon EOS R7

Pros
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • −Body price excludes lens
  • −Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • −Learning curve on menus

FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only vs Canon EOS R7

Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Canon EOS R7? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only worth the price? +

At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.

Is Canon EOS R7 worth the price? +

At $1,499, Canon EOS R7 delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ergonomics.

Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Canon EOS R7 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Canon EOS R7? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only — leads on photo (95 vs 85). Compared on the photo sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Canon EOS R7? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only — leads on autofocus (93 vs 83). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.