The EOS R6 and EOS R5 are both equipped with high-tech optical technology that makes them superb for professional photography. Both include a DIGIC X Processor that reduces noise and improves sharpness and dynamic range. Both also have a 5-axis in-body Image Stabilizer that offers up to 8-stops of image stabilization, making handheld photos achievable. Their main difference is megapixels. On one hand, the 45 MP EOS R5 is incredible for wide-expansive landscapes, portraits, street photography and superb photo prints. On the other, the EOS R6’s 20.1 MP gather more light, making the camera better suited to use in dark conditions. It’s also a little faster in burst mode, which makes it particularly useful for sports and action photography.

Verdict: Both cameras use the innovative tech such as image stabilisation and fast processing to guarantee sharp photos with great dynamic range. The EOS R5 has more megapixels which is great for landscapes and prints, while the EOS R6 is better suited to low light and speed.

When making your Canon EOS R5 vs EOS R6 camera decision, speed is one of the most important things to consider. Both cameras are built with speed in mind, although the EOS R6 offers a little more. Each are equipped with continuous mechanical shooting speeds of 12 fps and continuous electronic shooting speeds of 20 fps. Where there differ is the number of images. While the EOS R5’s large buffer can deliver 350 JPEG images and 180 RAW images from a single burst, the EOS R6 can deliver 1000+ JPEG images and 240 RAW images from a single burst. The downside with the EOS R6 is that the images will have a slightly lower quality because of the lower megapixels. Don’t be put off though, you’ll still have high-quality images and you’ll be able to master sports and action photography. Otherwise, both cameras come with fast image processing and fast image focusing, so are great for capturing the unexpected.

Verdict: Both are equipped with fast focusing and processing and come with 20 fps continuous electronic shooting speeds. The EOS R6 will deliver more images from one burst, while the EOS R5’s images will have a higher resolution.

Canon experts developed industry-leading Dual Pixel CMOS AF II to bring speed and precision to your focusing capabilities. Both cameras are equipped with it, allowing you to focus in less than a second without losing image quality. On the EOS R5, AI-based technology will identify, track and focus on humans (including eyes, faces, heads and bodies), animals (including dogs, cats and birds) and vehicles (including cars and bikes) from 1053 automatic AF positions and 5940 selectable autofocus points. The EOS R6 can focus on an impressive 6072 selectable positions that cover almost 100% of the frame while identifying and focusing on the same subjects as the EOS R5.

Verdict: Both cameras use top-of-the-range, deep learning autofocus that can focus on people, animals, and vehicles. The only difference is that the EOS R6 comes with more selectable AF positions across the frame.