Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit
full-frame fixed · 2019
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit at 92. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
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
Pick Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit if…
- ✓Mature system, great used market
- ✓Proven lens lineup
- ✓Often on sale
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (96 vs 92).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (98 vs 88).
Video
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on video (96 vs 84).
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 $5,945).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Format | — | full-frame fixed |
| Release year | — | 2019 |
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
Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit
- +Mature system, great used market
- +Proven lens lineup
- +Often on sale
- −Older AF system
- −Heavier than modern mirrorless
- −Firmware updates trailed off
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 autofocus.
Is Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit worth the price? +
At $5,945, Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit 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 or Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (96 vs 92). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Leica Q2 · with dual-battery kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (98 vs 88). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.