Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip
full-frame · 2024
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip lands at 95 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- ✓Up to 30 fps electronic burst
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
TieCompared on the photo sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (98 vs 93).
Video
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on video (96 vs 91).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Sensor | — | 45 MP BSI stacked CMOS |
| Mount | — | Canon RF |
| Burst | — | 12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic |
| Video | — | 8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p |
| AF | — | 5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage |
| ISO | — | 100–51200 (exp. 50–102400) |
| Stabilization | — | 5-axis IBIS |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip
- +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 R5 Mark II
- +8K 60p RAW internal recording
- +Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- +Up to 30 fps electronic burst
- −Price jumped from R5
- −Body heats in extended 8K recording
- −Battery life modest
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip worth the price? +
At $4,599, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.
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 autofocus.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip or Canon EOS R5 Mark II 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 autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (98 vs 93). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.
Which is better for video, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · with battery grip or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on video (96 vs 91). Compared on the video sub-score.