Canon EOS R5 Mark II
full-frame · 2024
Canon EOS R1
Stacked 24MP · 40fps · Pro sports
Canon EOS R1 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Canon EOS R1 at 96. That puts Canon EOS R1 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Canon EOS R1 if…
- ✓Eye-control AF returns and works
- ✓No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- ✓Built-in vertical grip
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVideo
Canon EOS R1Compared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on video (96 vs 91).
Ergonomics
Canon EOS R1Compared on the ergonomics sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on ergonomics (96 vs 86).
Value for money
Canon EOS R5 Mark IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon EOS R5 Mark II more score per dollar ($4,299 vs $6,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Canon EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Sensor | — | 24.2 MP stacked CMOS |
| Mount | — | Canon RF |
| Burst | — | 40 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical |
| Video | — | 6K 60p RAW · 4K 120p |
| AF | — | Dual Pixel Intelligent AF + Eye-control |
| Storage | — | Dual CFexpress B |
| Weight | — | 1115 g |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Canon EOS R1
- +Eye-control AF returns and works
- +No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- +Built-in vertical grip
- −Resolution conservative at 24 MP
- −Heavy at 1115g
- −Pro-only price
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Canon EOS R1
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.
Is Canon EOS R1 worth the price? +
At $6,299, Canon EOS R1 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Canon EOS R1 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 video, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on video (96 vs 91). Compared on the video sub-score.
Which is better for ergonomics, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on ergonomics (96 vs 86). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.