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Canon EOS R5 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark III: which is better?

Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 Mark III compared side by side across 123 specs and 12 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 12 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CANON

Canon EOS R5

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BEST FOR DOXMARK

← TOP PICK

CANON

Canon EOS R6 Mark III

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BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.1/10 — 0.3 ahead of the Canon EOS R5. Dead heat on autofocus. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 12 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

Canon EOS R5×3

Canon EOS R6 Mark III×2

Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST FOR DOXMARK

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDOXMARK — Canon EOS R5 leads by 9.5

TIGHTESTAutofocus — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R5MARK III

AutofocusiTIED AT 9.5

EOS R59.5

MARK III9.5

BATTERYiCanon EOS R6 Mark III · +1.5

EOS R56.5

MARK III8.0

BuildiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R59.0

MARK III9.0

DESIGNiTIED AT 8.5

EOS R58.5

MARK III8.5

DOXMARKiCanon EOS R5 · +9.5

EOS R59.5

MARK III0.0

FEATURESiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R59.0

MARK III9.0

Image QualityiCanon EOS R5 · +0.5

EOS R59.5

MARK III9.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R5 · +0.5

EOS R59.5

MARK III9.0

PERFORMANCEiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R59.0

MARK III9.0

VIDEOGRAPHYiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R59.0

MARK III9.0

VideoiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R59.0

MARK III9.0

ValueiCanon EOS R6 Mark III · +0.5

EOS R57.5

MARK III8.0

03 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R512W8.8

Canon EOS R6 Mark III8W9.1

AF PointsiSAME

1,053

Subject Detectioni

Human, Animal, Vehicle

Human (eye, face, body), Animal (dog, cat, bird), Vehicle

Burst RateFPSi

20 fps← BEST +33%

15 fps

Battery HealthWHi

15.3 Wh

16.3 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHiSAME

2130 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

490 shots

760 shots (EVF power saving)

Battery VoltageVi

7.2 V

7.65 V← BEST +6%

Battery ModeliSAME

LP-E6NH

Card Slotsi

1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II

Dual SD (UHS-II)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

490 shots

760 shots← BEST +55%

WeightGi

738 g

670 g← 9% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, dust and drip resistant

Yes, dust and splash resistant

Screen Resolutioni

2.1M dots

2.1m dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System CameraiSAME

Mirrorless

EVF ResolutionM DOTSiSAME

5.76 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

3 inch

Hot Shoei

Yes

Yes, multi-function shoe

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

1188 cm³

1200 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting ViewfinderiSAME

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

138.5 mm← BEST

138.4 mm

HeightMMi

97.5 mm

98.4 mm← BEST +1%

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof DepthiSAME

—

Thicknessi

88 mm

88.4 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

95← BEST

Dxomark Sports Scorei

24.9← BEST

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

14.6← BEST

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.5← BEST

Bluetooth Versioni

4.2

5.2

Typei

Mirrorless Camera

Mirrorless

ViewfinderiSAME

Electronic

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

738 g← BEST +10%

670 g

Processori

DIGIC X

DIGIC X2

Release Datei

2020-07-09

2025-03-15

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi Versioni

802.11ac

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Multi-Function Shoe

Yes

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

1.4

2.1

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC SupportediSAME

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-Frame CMOS

Full-frame CMOS

ResolutionMPi

45 MP← BEST +48%

30.4 MP

ISO Rangei

100-51200

100-102400 (expandable to 50-204800)

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14.6 stops← BEST +4%

14 stops

Stabilizationi

In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)

In-body Image Stabilization (IBIS)

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

36 x 24 mm

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

45 MP

30.4 MP

Maximum ISOi

51,200

102,400← BEST +100%

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

12 fps

15 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter Speedi

1/8000 s

1/16000s (electronic)

Focus Pointsi

5940

1053 (effective)

Maximum Expanded ISOi

102400

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync Speedi

1/250 s

1/250s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 - 1/8000 s

30s - 1/16000s

Image Stabilization RatingiSAME

Maximum Electronic Shutter Speedi

1/8000 s

1/16000s

Can Combine Image Stabilizationi

Yes

Yes (IBIS + OIS)

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.1 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

4.4 µm

5.33 µm

Build QualityiSAME

ControlsiSAME

Autofocus PointsiSAME

9.5

Image Qualityi

9.5← BEST +6%

Video QualityiSAME

Battery Lifei

6.5

8← BEST +23%

Low Light PerformanceiSAME

The Verdicti

—

A highly anticipated upgrade, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III is expected to deliver a compelling blend of speed, resolution, and advanced video features for demanding professionals and enthusiasts.

Commentsi

—

Users will likely praise its refined autofocus, improved sensor, and robust video capabilities, though some may desire higher resolution or a more compact body.

Overall Ratingi

9← BEST +2%

8.8

Color Combinationi

9.8← BEST +9%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

8K DCI 30p, 4K 120p

6K 60p, 4K 120p

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 2600 Mbps

Up to 600 Mbps (H.265/H.264)

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

6K 60p

Internal ColoriSAME

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

04 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS R6 Mark IIICANON9.1

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R5 (8.8)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Canon EOS R6 Mark IIICANON9.1

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · —

PRIORITY · DOXMARK

Best for doxmark

Canon EOS R5CANON9.5

DOXMARK WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the doxmark category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R6 Mark III (0.0)

PRIORITY · BATTERY

Best for battery

Canon EOS R6 Mark IIICANON8.0

BATTERY WEIGHTEDCONF 77%

Best visible score in the battery category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R5 (6.5)

05 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#2CANON0.0

Canon EOS R5

“The Canon EOS R5 is a professional full-frame mirrorless camera, delivering stunning 45MP stills and revolutionary 8K video for demanding cr”

Autofocus 9.5

DOXMARK 9.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFBattery life can be short

BEST FOR DOXMARKFull review →

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R6 Mark III

“The anticipated Canon EOS R6 Mark III is poised to be a high-performance full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for advanced photographers and ”

Autofocus 9.5

Build 9.0

Wins Battery Voltage

Wins Height

TRADE-OFFLikely high launch price

BEST OVERALLFull review →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R6 Mark III is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.1/10 · WINS 2 OF 12 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera vs Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 9.1/10 against 8.8/10 for the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 3% edge. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 9.1 total score.
Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera wins 68 comparable specs with a 61% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.

Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.8/10

The Canon EOS R5 is a professional full-frame mirrorless camera, delivering stunning 45MP stills and revolutionary 8K video for demanding creators.

Pros

+ Stunning 45MP full-frame sensor
+ Revolutionary 8K DCI video recording
+ Exceptional In-Body Image Stabilization
+ Advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

Cons

− Battery life can be short
− 8K video overheating limits
− Expensive for many users

Best for: Professional photographers · Advanced videographers · Hybrid content creators

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R5 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, offering a superb blend of high-resolution stills and advanced video capabilities. It's an excellent investment for hybrid shooters and professionals who can…”

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless CameraWINNER 9.1/10

The anticipated Canon EOS R6 Mark III is poised to be a high-performance full-frame mirrorless camera, ideal for advanced photographers and videographers seeking speed, resolution, and robust features.

Pros

+ Anticipated higher resolution sensor
+ Enhanced autofocus performance
+ Faster continuous shooting speeds
+ Advanced internal 6K video capabilities

Cons

− Likely high launch price
− No built-in flash
− Potential for minor overheating in extreme video modes

Best for: Hybrid Photo/Video Professionals · Sports and Wildlife Photography · Cinematic Video Production

“Verdict: While still a hypothetical product, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III is expected to be a formidable mirrorless camera, offering a compelling blend of speed, resolution, and advanced video features. If it delivers on anticipated upgrades…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera or Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (9.1/10, 0.3 points ahead of the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark III Mirrorless Camera better value than the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

Compare each product's score against its current price in the price section above — the better "value" pick is the one whose strengths match your needs at the lower price.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

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