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Canon R5 Review

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  • Canon R5

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    Main Features

    • 45MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 51200
    • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.2 Fully Articulated Screen
    • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
    • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
    • 8K - 8192 x 4320 video
    • 10-bit 4:2:2 Video recording
    • 120 fps at 4K High-Speed Video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 738g. 138 x 98 x 88 mm
    • Weather Sealed Body
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    Canon R5 Overview

    First introduced in July 2020 , Canon EOS R5 is a 45.0MP Pro Mirrorless camera with a Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization , Fully articulated touch screen and Canon RF lens mount.

    Canon R5 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Canon R5 is a member of Canon's R series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Canon R Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Canon R5
    2020 45.0MP - Full frame 12.0 fps 138 x 98 x 88mm 738g
    Canon R6
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    2020 20.0MP - Full frame 12.0 fps 138 x 98 x 88mm 680g
    Canon RP
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    2019 26.0MP - Full frame 5.0 fps 133 x 85 x 70mm 485g
    Canon R
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    2018 30.0MP - Full frame 8.0 fps 136 x 98 x 84mm 660g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
    Canon R5 vs R6 vs EOS RP vs EOS R

    Canon R5 has an Overall Score of 93/100 and ranked #7 out of 211 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 10 Mirrorless), and ranked #7 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Canon R5 Physical Specs
    Canon R5 weighs 738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz) and has external dimensions of 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 442g, Canon R5 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 88mm, it is not small either, 37mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Canon R5 with the dimensions:

    Canon R5 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon R5 Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon R5, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon R5 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon R5 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon R5 with its main competitors:

    Canon R5 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs R5 Thickness vs R5
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Canon R6
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    680g 58g lighter 88mm equal thickness
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Sony A7R IV
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    665g 73g lighter 78mm 10mm thinner
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Nikon Z7 II
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    705g 33g lighter 68mm 20mm thinner
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Canon R
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    660g 78g lighter 84mm 4mm thinner
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Sony A7 III
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    650g 88g lighter 74mm 14mm thinner
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Canon 5D MIV
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    890g 152g heavier 76mm 12mm thinner
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Canon 1D X III
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    1440g 702g heavier 83mm 5mm thinner
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Sony A7R III
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    657g 81g lighter 74mm 14mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Canon R5 has environmental sealings on its body which makes it a weather resistant camera, providing resistance against the water and dust getting in to the camera. If you like outdoors photography and want to be able to use your camera in extreme conditions, Canon R5 will serve you well. If you attach one of these Canon R5 weather Sealed lenses to your camera, you will have a great all weather kit.

    Canon R5 Sensor and Photography Features

    Canon R5 has a 45.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic X processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 8192 x 5464 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. R5 has a native ISO range of 100 - 51200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Canon R5 is not the highest resolution Full frame camera. Sony A7R IV with its 61.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon R5 vs Sony A7R IV or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Canon R5 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Canon R5 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 95 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Canon R5 here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon R5's Full frame sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon R5 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon R5 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Canon R5 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Canon R5 has a Canon RF lens mount and currently there are 19 native lenses available for this mount. Canon's new RF mount features a 54mm diameter and short 20mm flange-back distance, which makes it possible to design lenses that are faster and smaller than their EF mount equivalents. RF mount also provides a 12-pin electronic contact system for advanced autofocus and image stabilization capabilities, making it compatible to existing EF and EF-S-mount lenses via an optional EF-EOS R Mount Adapter.

    R5 also has a Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on R5. Canon claims that the image stabilization of R5 is effective up to 8.0 stops. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC. There are also 8 lenses with weather sealing for R5 that you can couple with its weather sealed body.

    Here are some of the most popular Canon R5 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Canon RF Mount Lenses for Canon R5
    Model Focal Length on R5 Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
    24-105mm 35mm FF 700gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM
    24-240mm 35mm FF 750gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
    70-200mm 35mm FF 1070gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro Lens Canon RF 35mm F1.8 IS STM Macro
    35mm 35mm FF 305gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM
    15-35mm 35mm FF 840gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
    24-70mm 35mm FF 900gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM Lens Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM
    28-70mm 35mm FF 1430gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM Lens Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
    50mm 35mm FF 950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Canon R5 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.



    Canon R5 LCD and Viewfinder

    Canon R5 has a Fully Articulated 3.2 LCD screen with a resolution of 2,100k dots. The Canon R5's 3.2 screen is larger than average and its resolution is up to the class standarts.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Canon R5 back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Canon R5 will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of R5's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    R5 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 5,760kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.76x (35mm equivalent).

    Canon R5 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon R5 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.Canon R5's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our R5. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect R5 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or Yes port.

    Battery

    Canon R5 is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 320 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 369 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Pro Mirrorless Cameras

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    Olympus E-M1X with its 870shots is the model with longest battery life among Pro Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Canon R5 vs Olympus E-M1X or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Canon R5 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Canon R6
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    3840 x 2160 360shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Sony A7R IV
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    3840 x 2160 670shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Nikon Z7 II
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    3840 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Canon R
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    3840 x 2160 370shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Sony A7 III
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    3840 x 2160 610shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Canon 5D MIV
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    4096 x 2160 900shots Yes No Yes
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Canon 1D X III
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    5472 X 2886 2850shots Yes No No
    Canon EOS R5 Camera Sony A7R III
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    3840 x 2160 650shots Yes Yes Yes

    Canon R5 Video Features

    With Canon R5, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 8192 x 4320 at 30p,​24/​23.98p fps with bit rates up to 2600 mbps and save in MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 formats. This means that Canon R5 provides an impressive 8K video, highest resolution that is available in the market today. This is a new technology that hasn't became mainstream like 4K yet, but still gives the user a lot of room for cropping or sampling down to 4K or lower if needed.

    R5 also a high speed mode where it captures videos at 120 fps at 4K for ultra slow motion videos. R5 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Canon R5 also has a port for an external microphone and a headphone port for connecting external headphones which make Canon R5 a very suitable camera high quality videography.

    Canon R5 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon R5 can shoot continuously at max speed of 12.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. R5 also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/8000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    Unfortunately R5 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Canon R5 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 5940 points to choose from.

    Canon R5 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically. In addition to the face detect AF, R5 has a more sophisticated feature called Eye Tracking AF which detects and locks focus to the selected eye of the person in the frame accurately and tracks as the subject moves. Eye tracking AF of Canon R5 is a perfect feature for shooting portraits and is especially useful when fast lenses are used and the depth of field is very narrow.

    Canon R5 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon R5 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    5-axis Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    8K Video
    No crop on 4K Videos
    10-bit 4:2:2 Video recording
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    45.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    51.200 Max ISO
    5940 Focus Points
    Large 3.2 Screen
    2.100k dots LCD Resolution
    1/8000s High Shutter Speed
    1/8000s Electronic Shutter Speed
    12.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    20.0fps Shooting w/ Electronic Shutter
    External Microphone Port
    External Headphone Port
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    5760kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    0.76x magnification - Large Viewfinder
    Good Low Light ISO - 3042
    2 Storage Slots
    120 fps at 4K High Speed Video
    Top LCD Display
    Flash Sync Port
    High Shutter Life Expectancy - 500000 cycles
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Focus Bracketing
    Remote control with a smartphone
    EV -6 Focus Sensitivity
    High Video bit rate of 2600mbps
    Real time Animal Eye AF
    Compatible with fast UHS-II cards
    Webcam Functionality
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    CONs
    Low Battery Life: 320 shots
    Heavy Body: 738g
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    What type of Photography is Canon R5 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon R5 in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon R5 for Portrait Photography

    Canon R5 has a score of 82 for Portrait Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Canon R5 for Portrait Photography

    Canon R5 for Street Photography

    Canon R5 has a score of 98 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Fully Articulated LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body

    Read the details of how we scored Canon R5 for Street Photography

    Canon R5 for Sports Photography

    Canon R5 has a score of 77 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
    5940 Focus Points
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    Image Stabilization
    Anti Flicker feature

    Read the details of how we scored Canon R5 for Sports Photography

    Canon R5 for Daily Photography

    Canon R5 has a score of 91 for Daily Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Environmental Sealings
    Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    738g
    Body Thickness 88mm

    Read the details of how we scored Canon R5 for Daily Photography

    Canon R5 for Landscape Photography

    Canon R5 has a score of 65 for Landscape Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Landscape Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
    Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Canon R5 for Landscape Photography
    Canon R5 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon R5 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon R5 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon R5

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon R5 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Canon R5 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Canon R5 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Canon R5's price range.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon R5
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    What is the Sensor Size of Canon R5?
    is the Canon R5 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
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    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon R5?
    What is the Weight of Canon R5?
    What are the Dimensions of Canon R5?
    Canon EOS R5 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon EOS R5
    Announced 2020-07-09
    Body Type SLR-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Canon RF
    Number of Lenses 19
    Focal Length Multiplier 1x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fully Articulated
    Screen Size 3.2
    Screen Resolution 2,100k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 5,760k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.76x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/8000s
    Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Flash Modes no built-in flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 95
    DxO Color Depth 25.3
    DxO Dynamic Range 14.6
    DxO Low Light ISO 3042
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Full frame
    Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm
    Sensor Area 864.00mm2
    Sensor Resolution 45 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 8192 x 5464
    Max Native ISO 51,200
    Max Boosted ISO 102400
    Min Native ISO 100
    Min Boosted ISO 50
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 5940
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p)
    Max Video Resolution 8192 x 4320
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB Yes
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 738g
    Physical Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm
    Battery Life 320 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model LP-E6NH
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots
    Storage Slots 2


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