This comparison video took me over a month to put together. If it helped you make a decision, please consider using my affiliate links when purchasing your camera. I receive a small commission: R5: geni.us/vnVMUZ R6: geni.us/FnDjzo If you choose to do so, I greatly appreciate it! To join Speedy Photographer or watch my FREE training: www.speedyphotographer.com Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/kevinraposo instagram.com/speedyphotographer A big thank you to Keanu for his help in shooting this video: instagram.com/mrkeanulloyd
Excellent video, thank you. I was after the R5 but in the end, the brain beat the heart and I bought the R6 back in March. And do not regret it for a second. I also did a comparison such as yours and though the R5 also won out, it was the cost and file size which made the difference for me.
WOW! What a great review. Thanks for all the time you put into the content, the production, and the testing. Looking like I'm adding an R6 to my kit to become best friends with my existing EOS R.
Holy crap the best camera comparison video I have seen in my entire life. Subscribed and like. This was well thought out and NICELY put together. Thank-you so much I cannot wait to purchase both my Cannon r5 and r6!
Thank you Kevin - this is one of the best comparissions I've seen here on yt! One input from me, happy R6 user, sadly a bad one: when I was shooting a video for my client, I've shoot abou 20 b-rolls with 100fps. After that I've switched to 4k 24fps (for a talking-head shot) and my R6 overheated after just 20 minutes...
5:04 I think the rotary control knobs on the R6 would make it much easier when used outdoors if the temperature is low and requires the user to wear gloves to operate the controls on the camera. Just look at all the Sony A7/A1/A9 - all the models use rotary dials on top.
I’m thinking about going mirrorless from my 5DM4 to an R 5 or R6 since the R3 cost as much as a car. This helps me to look at the R5 a little more now. Thanks for the comparison.
As a R5 user, I could say I am really satisfied with the result, but remain a question that the price worth to buy. I can say "Yes" if you are looking for detail. However, if you have no idea how to handle the detail of tones in a picture, then R6 will be your choice becuase you have to retouch every picture taken by R5 to show better result then R6.
One of the best parts of the r5 is the 120 FPS. If the r6 had that it would’ve been an easy decision to go with the r6, but that high frame rate option made the choice tougher than I expected!
Hi folks, as Kevin says much of this depends on the users needs. One way of getting a handle on this is to put Kevin's scores into a spreadsheet, multiply each one by an individual weighting factor that represents the importance to you of that particular aspect and then sum the two sets of figures.
I mainly do wildlife photography with a little landscape thrown in, never done studio work.. I am leaning to the R6, I am still undecided.. My budget says R6 but the Tech geek in me says the R5 (the internal battle is real).. Thanks again for the great review. Either one would be a massive step up from the 10 year old 60D I am still using..
Ditto! I did inherit a 1Ds Mk III from my uncle who was a studio photographer, and it’s a great camera, but the ISO definitely feels dated and limiting. I’m leaning towards the R6 so I can put some of the cost savings towards the RF 28-70 f/2, which I’ve heard great things about.
Came across your video because I've been debating on selling my r6 and getting a r5. I only do stills (who knows in the future) and I mostly shoot motorsports so I think it would be a good upgrade for me just for the potential cropping I may want to do. Thanks for this!
Thank you for not taking an hour of my time. Quick, efficient, informative, perfect pacing. I have the R6 and honestly, the only win to my style of shooting would be the 45mp, but today MP barely means anything with all the options to blow up photos with no quality loss. For me in particular it matters even less? Since historically I sell art pieces printed on stretched canvas or metal.
Superb Comparison Video Kevin, Fast Paced with the Key Features and a good level of accompanying detail Explained, I'll be sharing this as it's a Must Watch...Thank You :)
As reviewing goes you have been one of the most thorough, clear, balanced and objective reviewers I have ever heard! I'd like to know if you heard anything regarding the hot shoe mount getting loose after a while on these cameras, a big issue for wedding photographers. The old 5DM3/M4 had a simple fix but for this, but for the new r5/r6 I only saw a very complex 30 minute video on youtube completely disassembling the body... so it would have to go to an expensive Canon repair. Is Canon getting interested yet in updating the new r5/r6 cameras being produced? Also regarding the PC port on the r6, I do thing the grip comes with a PC port on it. Thanks!
I'm looking at just getting started. I want to specifically focus on Wildlife, Outdoor, and hunting Videography and Photography. Out of the R6 or the R5 what would you recommend?
@@kevinraposo thanks for the response Kevin. I just would prefer to buy the best one as money isn’t the issue. Knowing that would you still recommend the R6 and make sure I have great lenses?
Great video. I rented out the R6 as I was not sure about the ipb files. 2021 macbook pro 14" m1 max 32gb rám and no problems at all. Smooth playback by space bar in finder and plays smoothly in fcpx. No problems at all.
I have smooth playback as well on a pretty powerful desktop machine, but as soon as I start editing rapidly with quick cuts or doing anything else it struggles
@@kevinraposo I have the R6 and have been shooting IPB Light for video only because of the smaller file sizes. So for better editing performance I should be shooting regular 1080p or 4K and NOT IPB Light even though the file sizes are bigger?
Awesome, awesome comparison! Thank you! To me the R5’s ability to basically work like an APS-C camera and still retain usable detail and resolution is a huge plus. It doubles the utility of your lenses and can be a hidden cost savings that makes up for the difference in price between the bodies. However, the poorer low light performance of the R5 is disappointing. I realize these are tradeoffs that come with smaller pixels, but it’s always hard to accept a more expensive “better” camera that is a step down in certain regards. Overall, I’m just glad to see Canon being competitive again, after Sony embarrassed them for yeeears.
+1 on the different card issue. When the R5 successors have the same type of card, even if they are the expensive ones, that will push me further to upgrading
Great comparison. I'm still on the 5D Mark IV and I definitely think I can hold out until the R5 or R6 Mark II. I always feel it's best to wait a generation after these big jumps to let the manufacturers learn and improve. On a related note, I still have several venerable EF lenses I plan to use once I switch. I'm hoping the "loss" of dropping down to 2-axis in-body IS doesn't mean much, since I've got to assume the EF lens IS is still going to work?
Excellent comparison Kevin. Thank you for putting all the work into this, very much appreciated! Ive been on the fence with my next Canon camera upgrade from 70D. R6, R5 or wait until the R3, its nuts. This definitely helped, cheers!
Nice and thorough comparison. I just wish you did one with the R6 Mark ii vs. R5. I understand the Mark ii was not available at the time of this video, but it's 2023 going into 2024. The new updated Mark ii comparison video is desired.
@KevinRaposo Im about to buy my 1st-ever camera as a beginner in photography. And I was going to buy R6 until I watched the videos of R5. Thankfully, I guess I can Afford to buy R5. But which one do you recommend for getting good images? Thanks in advonce for the answer
Thank you for thanking me, I've taken a little bit of flack in the comment section of this and some of my other comparison videos for thinking it was important 😂
I started my photography business this past year. I am blessed with all my business opportunities and contacts needing work who hired me. I bought the Cannon RP to start my business. More opportunities sprung up and I purchased the Samyang 85 & 14mm 1.4, cannon 50mm 1.8 and a dji sc2. All of which I paid off through photography/videography. Ending the year, I'll have saved $3,500 for a new camera block. I'm so torn what to buy, but I'm leaning for the r6 then investing into a 70-200mm lens. I'm still really torn what to buy, because I know I can use my contacts to enter in gymnastics/sports photography and if I do, I imagine the r5 would be better.
Thanks Kevin for this AWESOME comparison video! You did great on breaking it down for me... I'm sold on the R5... just holding out to see if Canon will incorporate chatgpt into the camera; nah j/k lol but that would be interesting.
Man, such a hard decision. I went with the R6 and bought the R as a second body. Since I shoot photos and a lot of smaller video-gigs where I need two cameras (e.g. talking head setups), this was the more rational choice. I still think about selling those two cameras to buy a R5 from now and then, but I would make quite a heavy loss and end up in situations where I would miss a second camera. Your comparison is really detailed and helps a lot.
I love these videos! Love love love! I just bought an R5. I'm a commercial photographer who specializes mostly in portrait, big architectural, and table top. I'm in the "getting to know" phase this weekend I need to be solid for Monday morning. So helpful! Thank you thank you thank you thank you
Great job! I shoot mostly HS sports (indoor and out), plays, events and dances. I and going back and forth with the R6 vs R5. One of the cameras I am coming from is a 6D, which is outstanding in low light. The thing I like about the R5 is the top LCD and the 500k shutter, but 300k is still allot. Will I miss that top LCD?...probably...but is it worth the extra $1400, maybe not. It looks like the dynamic range is better in low light with the R6.
Im one of the few that really doesnt care abut the video specs because I have a cinema camera already. Im looking at Canon as a switch from Fuji because I need something a little more utilitarian for backcountry shoots. The biggest factor stopping me from ordering the R6 is the 20 meg. Sometimes I need a decent crop because I dont have time to perfectly compose while dangling on a cliff. I cant wrap my head around a $4000 body though. I added it up and selling my two desirable Fuji bodies and 4 flagship lenses barely gets me there haha.
I currently own the R6, but I'm thinking of trading it in on the R5. I know a new version is coming, but with prices coming down, the R5 is still relevant. For me it's coming down to two things. 20 MP is just REALLY low, to the point that the R6II came out much sooner than would be normal for Canon. So, they clearly felt the same way. I thought about just upgrading to the version II, but moving up to the R5 makes more sense for what you get. That big sensor is sort of "future proofing", such as you can. The other thing that caught my eye was the R5's ability to shoot in crop mode. (Something no other reviewer pointed out BTW) That feature alone effectively turns my 24-105 f4 into a 70-200. A lens I want, but have a hard time justifying because of the overlap. Being able to get an image equivalent (17 MP) close to the max I can shoot at now, is huge. Plus, a 256GB CF Express card is now on sale for $199 (down from $399)
If one is willing to take the time to do the micro-adjustments on that 70-200 III, in order to tune it to the camera, I found that lens to be worth the money on the 5d_MkIV. The mirrorless is supposed to be better and, given the compressed delivery distance to the sensor, that would make sense. I paused a long time before getting it, but once I had it and learned to use it, I never looked back. No lens is a bottomless pit of pixels, but that Canon design continues to surprise me in what I can pull out of nothing. No shoulder injuries allowed though. If you are not able-bodied you will not be able to keep that beast aloft.
Re: editing Canon R6 APB video files. Kevin, I'm wondering if in the 14 months since you recorded this video you might have upgraded your Intel CPU to 11th, 12th, or 13th gen, and if so, has it helped with the R6 APB files. I've been hearing that the Intel 11th and 12th gen CPU's have media decoders built into the integrated GPU that provide a huge help in playing back the compressed codecs on mirrorless cameras. I have heard they basically solve the problem of choppy editing performance for All-I files, no matter how high the resolution and bit depth, but have heard no specific comment on the APB or equivalent files. PS I recently upgraded the CPU on my desktop, and it wasn't a big deal at all. I notice the Intel i9 13900K is now available in Canada, for $799.
Yes 🙌 in this video I found EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks for this nice explanation video! I understood everything I wanted to know! Much appreciated
I'm a hybrid shooter, but I'm 75% videography and 25% photography. The R6 seems like all I need right now, but for future-proofing, I might want the ability to do 4K video at 120fps; so that means the R5. My big concern comes in post...Are there any hidden traps or gotchas when bringing video footage into Adobe Premiere Pro to edit? It's always a bummer when you capture beautiful video footage, then the editing software says, "No!"
Hello Kevin, I need to replace my camera 7D for another one (irreparable. Humidity problems caused the damage of the eletronic circuit). I am not a professional and I don't know if the next one will be the last one, so, I would like, regardeless the price, to choose a camera that for the photos I make, I would not regret for buying it, which happened with the 7D (to much noise, in my opinion). And because I appreciated very much your exceptional "Canon R5 vs Canon R6, which one is better ?", I think your opinion will be of a great importance, in my decison. So, can you tell me which one of R5 and R6, will be more suitable for landscape photography in general, and astrophotography (milky way,....) and landscapes photos in low light scenarios in particular ? Thank you very much My best regards, EF
I would probably lean toward the R5 if I were you, just because the higher resolution sensor will be beneficial for those landscape photos of yours. You will be shooting a lot of long exposure work with astrophotography, so the noise will be present regardless
Hello Kevin, Thank you very much for your answer. I was told if I reduced on R5 (by eletronic programing means) the resolution from 45 to 20 or 30 Mp, the result in termos of quality of the image would be similar to the R6. This makes sence to you ? I know we can´t get the better of all wolds, but even so, we are always trying, assuming the compromises. Thank's again.
I'd love to, if I can get my hands on it. massive production delays could make that challenging, and I don't have any connections with Canon or vendors. Wish they would send me one haha
Does the difference in MP for landscape for example really justify the $1400 difference. Can I still get a good pic blown up with 20mp. This is really the only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on either one?
Thanks for doing this. Like you, I like the challenge of trying to catch that perfect moment, in lousy or insufficient lighting, at a very fast exposure rate with the lens opened wide enough to capture that one, key focal plane .... while focusing faster than you can think. In other words, sports. So I value the perspective and experience you bring. In this comparison, it sounds like the R6 has enough ISO head room, to make the clarity/sharpness balance of settings easier to achieve. The R5 has less headroom in this area. On the other hand, the R5 has a larger field of pixels to pull that key shot from. Given the choice of perfect focus or perfect framing/zoom -- for me -- sustaining focus wins every time in fast action shooting. Much of the time I won't see the full composition opportunities until I'm back at the computer, and a godd number of my best shots can be a picture pulled out of a much larger frame. It sounds like the R5 is perfect for that. So I'm left unsure as of now. Currently shooting with a 5D-IV. It can be a slave-driver at times, but it's a good solid camera, and often times I'm happy just to capture the zone on the field and find that perfectly framed shot that tells the story, later at the computer. Question: If the 5D-MkIV can capture usable material at 3200, what ISO would you say the R5 can go to and maintain a similar noise-free image?
Thank you. Very informative. I have an R5 and two R's. Looking to get an R6 eventually as a decent backup to the R5. I like the quality of the R images, but after using the R5 it's tough going back to the slow frame rates and poor autofocus of the Rs. Though I do use the Rs for long videos more than I do the R5.
Did you buy an R5 with lenses or did you have to switch from Dslr to mirrorless? I am debating to switch because it would cost too much to switch everything I have
Appreciate it! Truth be told, I can't remember anymore. Been close to a year since I shot that footage. Probably did the usual stuff, exposed for the shadows and shot at ISO 800 for maximum dynamic range
tough call. depends on how much reach you have with your telephoto lenses. I will say the difference in low-light performance is not very significant when it comes to shooting any type of action
I'm completely oblivious to most features of newer camera (like after 2003) beyond simply taking photos and recording video, so can I ask what the point of GPS is? Is it so you can later locate on Google Maps where a photo was taken? Or is there something a lot cooler about that feature?
Kevin... Just tell me what would be the better camera for snow ski action photography. I'm thinking the R5 because of the Crop Mode you mentioned that gets you 17-something megapixels using my EF 70 to 300mm... That sounds like it would be awesome shooting ski action from a distance. Does that make sense?
I would personally advise purchasing the R6 and investing the difference into a 100-400mm or a similar L-series telephoto lens - you'll find a much greater improvement in quality over using crop mode with the 70-300mm
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This was a really well-composed video. No fluff, snappy pace, quality shots
thank you, I appreciate it!
agree - this video helped alot
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thank you for making things so much simpler than other camera comparison videos!!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video, thank you. I was after the R5 but in the end, the brain beat the heart and I bought the R6 back in March. And do not regret it for a second. I also did a comparison such as yours and though the R5 also won out, it was the cost and file size which made the difference for me.
I’ve been trying to lock a camera down for two months now. I know what I want now. So glad your video popped up. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I love the fast pace of your videos. I own 2 R6s and love them.
One of my favourite cameras I've ever owned as well. Perfectly well-rounded for any use
Bro your videos are so awesome! Have basically all the info I’m looking for!
I appreciate the kind words, glad it was helpful!
WOW! What a great review. Thanks for all the time you put into the content, the production, and the testing. Looking like I'm adding an R6 to my kit to become best friends with my existing EOS R.
no problem, thanks for watching and glad it was helpful!
Holy crap the best camera comparison video I have seen in my entire life. Subscribed and like. This was well thought out and NICELY put together. Thank-you so much I cannot wait to purchase both my Cannon r5 and r6!
I appreciate the kind words, glad it was helpful!
Thank you Kevin - this is one of the best comparissions I've seen here on yt! One input from me, happy R6 user, sadly a bad one: when I was shooting a video for my client, I've shoot abou 20 b-rolls with 100fps. After that I've switched to 4k 24fps (for a talking-head shot) and my R6 overheated after just 20 minutes...
Thanks, I appreciate it. Which firmware version were you using, out of curiosity?
The newest one 1.4.0 :)
5:04 I think the rotary control knobs on the R6 would make it much easier when used outdoors if the temperature is low and requires the user to wear gloves to operate the controls on the camera. Just look at all the Sony A7/A1/A9 - all the models use rotary dials on top.
I’m thinking about going mirrorless from my 5DM4 to an R 5 or R6 since the R3 cost as much as a car. This helps me to look at the R5 a little more now. Thanks for the comparison.
No worries, glad it was helpful!
As a R5 user, I could say I am really satisfied with the result, but remain a question that the price worth to buy. I can say "Yes" if you are looking for detail.
However, if you have no idea how to handle the detail of tones in a picture, then R6 will be your choice becuase you have to retouch every picture taken by R5 to show better result then R6.
Thankful sir
Glad it was helpful!
One of the best parts of the r5 is the 120 FPS. If the r6 had that it would’ve been an easy decision to go with the r6, but that high frame rate option made the choice tougher than I expected!
the r6 has the 120p but it is super crappy quality :D
@@siemworks7078 should clarify - the 4k 120 fps :)
4k 120 fps would be really great, but as an R6 user I would rather have 30 MB or more (anyway i love the r6)
Great video man!
Appreciate it!
Phenomenal video. Clear, concise, thoughtful. Great work Kevin Thanks for the great content
thank you for the kind words, I appreciate it!
Wow. One great review! How on earth do you get all those worlds in so quickly and so clear. Thank you and awesome job!!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Hi folks, as Kevin says much of this depends on the users needs. One way of getting a handle on this is to put Kevin's scores into a spreadsheet, multiply each one by an individual weighting factor that represents the importance to you of that particular aspect and then sum the two sets of figures.
Clever
This was a great video. Thanks for all the time you put into it.
no problem, glad you enjoyed it!
This video is simply a masterclass on how to do a comparison video. Fantastic work. Subbed :)
Really appreciate it!
I mainly do wildlife photography with a little landscape thrown in, never done studio work.. I am leaning to the R6, I am still undecided.. My budget says R6 but the Tech geek in me says the R5 (the internal battle is real).. Thanks again for the great review.
Either one would be a massive step up from the 10 year old 60D I am still using..
You'll be happy with either one, coming from a 60D. Glad this was helpful
I’m also having the same internal battle. With the exact same camera 🤣
Ditto! I did inherit a 1Ds Mk III from my uncle who was a studio photographer, and it’s a great camera, but the ISO definitely feels dated and limiting.
I’m leaning towards the R6 so I can put some of the cost savings towards the RF 28-70 f/2, which I’ve heard great things about.
Came across your video because I've been debating on selling my r6 and getting a r5. I only do stills (who knows in the future) and I mostly shoot motorsports so I think it would be a good upgrade for me just for the potential cropping I may want to do. Thanks for this!
glad it was helpful!
Thank you for not taking an hour of my time. Quick, efficient, informative, perfect pacing. I have the R6 and honestly, the only win to my style of shooting would be the 45mp, but today MP barely means anything with all the options to blow up photos with no quality loss. For me in particular it matters even less? Since historically I sell art pieces printed on stretched canvas or metal.
glad it was helpful!
@@kevinraposo it was. I enjoy your style of fast paced extreme detail.
Superb Comparison Video Kevin, Fast Paced with the Key Features and a good level of accompanying detail Explained, I'll be sharing this as it's a Must Watch...Thank You :)
glad it was helpful!
As reviewing goes you have been one of the most thorough, clear, balanced and objective reviewers I have ever heard! I'd like to know if you heard anything regarding the hot shoe mount getting loose after a while on these cameras, a big issue for wedding photographers. The old 5DM3/M4 had a simple fix but for this, but for the new r5/r6 I only saw a very complex 30 minute video on youtube completely disassembling the body... so it would have to go to an expensive Canon repair. Is Canon getting interested yet in updating the new r5/r6 cameras being produced? Also regarding the PC port on the r6, I do thing the grip comes with a PC port on it. Thanks!
I know this is an old video I just discovered it. Which one would be good for nature and street photography?
Both would be great. Unless you need high-megapixel images, for whatever reason
Thank you@@kevinraposo
I'm looking at just getting started. I want to specifically focus on Wildlife, Outdoor, and hunting Videography and Photography. Out of the R6 or the R5 what would you recommend?
invest your money into lenses, the R6 will be more than sufficient if you're a beginner as a camera body
@@kevinraposo thanks for the response Kevin. I just would prefer to buy the best one as money isn’t the issue. Knowing that would you still recommend the R6 and make sure I have great lenses?
Great video. I rented out the R6 as I was not sure about the ipb files. 2021 macbook pro 14" m1 max 32gb rám and no problems at all. Smooth playback by space bar in finder and plays smoothly in fcpx. No problems at all.
I have smooth playback as well on a pretty powerful desktop machine, but as soon as I start editing rapidly with quick cuts or doing anything else it struggles
@@kevinraposo I have the R6 and have been shooting IPB Light for video only because of the smaller file sizes. So for better editing performance I should be shooting regular 1080p or 4K and NOT IPB Light even though the file sizes are bigger?
Incredible video! Absolutely loved it :)
This is incredible!
glad it was helpful!
Super helpful and great production value!
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Your reviews are incredible dude
I appreciate it!
I have spent many hours watching videos to help me chose a camera. This the best by far! Thank you for all the work you have done.
I appreciate it, glad it was helpful!
Very well done, thank you.
glad you enjoyed it
Awesome, awesome comparison! Thank you! To me the R5’s ability to basically work like an APS-C camera and still retain usable detail and resolution is a huge plus. It doubles the utility of your lenses and can be a hidden cost savings that makes up for the difference in price between the bodies. However, the poorer low light performance of the R5 is disappointing. I realize these are tradeoffs that come with smaller pixels, but it’s always hard to accept a more expensive “better” camera that is a step down in certain regards. Overall, I’m just glad to see Canon being competitive again, after Sony embarrassed them for yeeears.
glad you enjoyed the review!
Incredible comparison. Thank you
glad you enjoyed it
For portrait photography what would you say would be ideal/ better.
Get the R5 if you're doing portrait work, one of the few photography niches where high megapixels can make a significant difference
+1 on the different card issue. When the R5 successors have the same type of card, even if they are the expensive ones, that will push me further to upgrading
you're the first person to respond and agree with me on this, I think it really matters!
Great video,thanks Kevin.
Glad it was helpful!
Love your content my guy!! Big love from the UK
I appreciate it, thanks!
Great comparison. I'm still on the 5D Mark IV and I definitely think I can hold out until the R5 or R6 Mark II. I always feel it's best to wait a generation after these big jumps to let the manufacturers learn and improve. On a related note, I still have several venerable EF lenses I plan to use once I switch. I'm hoping the "loss" of dropping down to 2-axis in-body IS doesn't mean much, since I've got to assume the EF lens IS is still going to work?
correct, Lens IS will continue to work.
Really good review. Much appreciated.
glad it was helpful!
Excellent comparison Kevin. Thank you for putting all the work into this, very much appreciated! Ive been on the fence with my next Canon camera upgrade from 70D. R6, R5 or wait until the R3, its nuts. This definitely helped, cheers!
Can't wait for the release of the R3, to be honest. Canon has been pushing the limit with their mirrorless cameras, making up for lost time!
Awesome video! thanks a lot. A complete user review !
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Very good Video! Thanks! So professional
Glad you liked it!
Excellent video!!
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Best comparison I've seen so far!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Very informative comparison video. These both are expensive though but you explained this in detail. Thanks
No problem, glad it was helpful!
Nice and thorough comparison. I just wish you did one with the R6 Mark ii vs. R5. I understand the Mark ii was not available at the time of this video, but it's 2023 going into 2024. The new updated Mark ii comparison video is desired.
The quality of this comparison is fantastic. You definitely earned a new subbie
Thanks for the sub! And glad it was helpful!
@KevinRaposo Im about to buy my 1st-ever camera as a beginner in photography. And I was going to buy R6 until I watched the videos of R5. Thankfully, I guess I can Afford to buy R5. But which one do you recommend for getting good images? Thanks in advonce for the answer
if you're a beginner, I'm of the opinion that the R6 would be more than sufficient. it has 95% of what you need
@@kevinraposo and wiz R5? It's better than R6, isn't it?
Nice and very complete review. I'll definitely keep using my R5!
Are you using a phone for a monitor in those last conclusion shots?
yes, I have another video on my channel which covers that subject as well
R6 - If you use adaptor with EF lenses will you still get facial tracking?
correct
Thanks for mentioning sync speed!
Thank you for thanking me, I've taken a little bit of flack in the comment section of this and some of my other comparison videos for thinking it was important 😂
I’m getting ready to start my photography Buisness how much would you charge for shoots? (For Weddings, real estate, special events etc)
Great comparison video. Thanks. 👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
As a fellow photography tutor I really like how you emphasise that the right camera is based on how the individuals will use it. :)
A lot of people criticized the point system that I used here (and they were right to do so!). Thought it was important to mention that haha
I'm wrestling with this decision right now... so, timely.
I started my photography business this past year. I am blessed with all my business opportunities and contacts needing work who hired me. I bought the Cannon RP to start my business. More opportunities sprung up and I purchased the Samyang 85 & 14mm 1.4, cannon 50mm 1.8 and a dji sc2. All of which I paid off through photography/videography. Ending the year, I'll have saved $3,500 for a new camera block. I'm so torn what to buy, but I'm leaning for the r6 then investing into a 70-200mm lens. I'm still really torn what to buy, because I know I can use my contacts to enter in gymnastics/sports photography and if I do, I imagine the r5 would be better.
Kevin you’re awesome, really enjoyed , Absolutely fair comparerions R5 & R6
Appreciate it, gla you found the review helpful!
Waiting for your review new Canon R5C,
One of the best... wait... the best review of this cameras. Great job, thanks for sahring.
Glad it was helpful, I appreciate it!
Great video.
What camera do you currently use?
I ended up buying the R6
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Thanks Kevin for this AWESOME comparison video! You did great on breaking it down for me... I'm sold on the R5... just holding out to see if Canon will incorporate chatgpt into the camera; nah j/k lol but that would be interesting.
glad to be helpful!
Awaiting you preview of eos Canon R 7
Man, such a hard decision. I went with the R6 and bought the R as a second body. Since I shoot photos and a lot of smaller video-gigs where I need two cameras (e.g. talking head setups), this was the more rational choice. I still think about selling those two cameras to buy a R5 from now and then, but I would make quite a heavy loss and end up in situations where I would miss a second camera. Your comparison is really detailed and helps a lot.
You sound similar to me. I do think about the benefits of the R5 from time to time, but overall - no regrets with the R6
How many stops better is,the r6 vs the R5 one ?
Thank you! Great video and format.
Wow this is professional level review!! Top notch!
Thank you very much!
Excellent article! Thank you for the thorough review. It certainly helped me decide on the R6.
Glad it was helpful! I made the same decision - no regrets, even a year later
Excellent Review and Comparison 👍
Thanks! 👍
I love these videos! Love love love! I just bought an R5. I'm a commercial photographer who specializes mostly in portrait, big architectural, and table top. I'm in the "getting to know" phase this weekend I need to be solid for Monday morning. So helpful! Thank you thank you thank you thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Great job! I shoot mostly HS sports (indoor and out), plays, events and dances. I and going back and forth with the R6 vs R5. One of the cameras I am coming from is a 6D, which is outstanding in low light. The thing I like about the R5 is the top LCD and the 500k shutter, but 300k is still allot. Will I miss that top LCD?...probably...but is it worth the extra $1400, maybe not. It looks like the dynamic range is better in low light with the R6.
took me a long time to get used to not having the top-facing LCD, but after a couple of months I no longer missed it
Im one of the few that really doesnt care abut the video specs because I have a cinema camera already. Im looking at Canon as a switch from Fuji because I need something a little more utilitarian for backcountry shoots. The biggest factor stopping me from ordering the R6 is the 20 meg. Sometimes I need a decent crop because I dont have time to perfectly compose while dangling on a cliff. I cant wrap my head around a $4000 body though. I added it up and selling my two desirable Fuji bodies and 4 flagship lenses barely gets me there haha.
I currently own the R6, but I'm thinking of trading it in on the R5. I know a new version is coming, but with prices coming down, the R5 is still relevant. For me it's coming down to two things. 20 MP is just REALLY low, to the point that the R6II came out much sooner than would be normal for Canon. So, they clearly felt the same way. I thought about just upgrading to the version II, but moving up to the R5 makes more sense for what you get. That big sensor is sort of "future proofing", such as you can. The other thing that caught my eye was the R5's ability to shoot in crop mode. (Something no other reviewer pointed out BTW) That feature alone effectively turns my 24-105 f4 into a 70-200. A lens I want, but have a hard time justifying because of the overlap. Being able to get an image equivalent (17 MP) close to the max I can shoot at now, is huge. Plus, a 256GB CF Express card is now on sale for $199 (down from $399)
If one is willing to take the time to do the micro-adjustments on that 70-200 III, in order to tune it to the camera, I found that lens to be worth the money on the 5d_MkIV. The mirrorless is supposed to be better and, given the compressed delivery distance to the sensor, that would make sense. I paused a long time before getting it, but once I had it and learned to use it, I never looked back. No lens is a bottomless pit of pixels, but that Canon design continues to surprise me in what I can pull out of nothing. No shoulder injuries allowed though. If you are not able-bodied you will not be able to keep that beast aloft.
Any news on Canon fixing the wobbly hot shoe for wedding photographers? Thanks for the amazing and balanced review!
Re: editing Canon R6 APB video files.
Kevin, I'm wondering if in the 14 months since you recorded this video you might have upgraded your Intel CPU to 11th, 12th, or 13th gen, and if so, has it helped with the R6 APB files. I've been hearing that the Intel 11th and 12th gen CPU's have media decoders built into the integrated GPU that provide a huge help in playing back the compressed codecs on mirrorless cameras. I have heard they basically solve the problem of choppy editing performance for All-I files, no matter how high the resolution and bit depth, but have heard no specific comment on the APB or equivalent files.
PS I recently upgraded the CPU on my desktop, and it wasn't a big deal at all. I notice the Intel i9 13900K is now available in Canada, for $799.
No upgrade for me, still using the i9-10850k. This is news to me though, I might explore this option if it does make a significant improvement
Very nice video. Thank you. I have the R5 but also considering purchase of an R6 to use along side it.
thanks, I appreciate it. the R6 makes an excellent secondary camera to the R5
Yes 🙌 in this video I found EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks for this nice explanation video! I understood everything I wanted to know! Much appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
Another great video tutorial - extremely to the point and informative
Thanks
I'm a hybrid shooter, but I'm 75% videography and 25% photography. The R6 seems like all I need right now, but for future-proofing, I might want the ability to do 4K video at 120fps; so that means the R5. My big concern comes in post...Are there any hidden traps or gotchas when bringing video footage into Adobe Premiere Pro to edit? It's always a bummer when you capture beautiful video footage, then the editing software says, "No!"
Also, I heard that if you use EF lenses with an adaptor, you don't get the full power of the camera's sensor?
Hello Kevin,
I need to replace my camera 7D for another one (irreparable. Humidity problems caused the damage of the eletronic circuit).
I am not a professional and I don't know if the next one will be the last one, so, I would like, regardeless the price, to choose a camera that for the photos I make, I would not regret for buying it, which happened with the 7D (to much noise, in my opinion).
And because I appreciated very much your exceptional "Canon R5 vs Canon R6, which one is better ?", I think your opinion will be of a great importance, in my decison.
So, can you tell me which one of R5 and R6, will be more suitable for landscape photography in general, and astrophotography (milky way,....) and landscapes photos in low light scenarios
in particular ?
Thank you very much
My best regards,
EF
I would probably lean toward the R5 if I were you, just because the higher resolution sensor will be beneficial for those landscape photos of yours. You will be shooting a lot of long exposure work with astrophotography, so the noise will be present regardless
Hello Kevin,
Thank you very much for your answer. I was told if I reduced on R5 (by eletronic programing means) the resolution from 45 to 20 or 30 Mp, the
result in termos of quality of the image would be similar to the R6. This makes sence to you ? I know we can´t get the better of all wolds, but even so, we are always trying, assuming the compromises. Thank's again.
Will you be reviewing the R3 when available? I sit worth the extra cost compared to the R5 and R6?
I'd love to, if I can get my hands on it. massive production delays could make that challenging, and I don't have any connections with Canon or vendors. Wish they would send me one haha
Does the difference in MP for landscape for example really justify the $1400 difference. Can I still get a good pic blown up with 20mp. This is really the only thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on either one?
It wasn't enough for me. The video features were also a big pull toward the R5, but I couldn't justify the cost difference
For Instagram pictures does the r5 make a big difference ?
no
That was so helpful!! Mahalos
Thanks for doing this. Like you, I like the challenge of trying to catch that perfect moment, in lousy or insufficient lighting, at a very fast exposure rate with the lens opened wide enough to capture that one, key focal plane .... while focusing faster than you can think. In other words, sports. So I value the perspective and experience you bring.
In this comparison, it sounds like the R6 has enough ISO head room, to make the clarity/sharpness balance of settings easier to achieve. The R5 has less headroom in this area. On the other hand, the R5 has a larger field of pixels to pull that key shot from. Given the choice of perfect focus or perfect framing/zoom -- for me -- sustaining focus wins every time in fast action shooting. Much of the time I won't see the full composition opportunities until I'm back at the computer, and a godd number of my best shots can be a picture pulled out of a much larger frame. It sounds like the R5 is perfect for that. So I'm left unsure as of now. Currently shooting with a 5D-IV. It can be a slave-driver at times, but it's a good solid camera, and often times I'm happy just to capture the zone on the field and find that perfectly framed shot that tells the story, later at the computer.
Question: If the 5D-MkIV can capture usable material at 3200, what ISO would you say the R5 can go to and maintain a similar noise-free image?
Thank you. Very informative. I have an R5 and two R's. Looking to get an R6 eventually as a decent backup to the R5. I like the quality of the R images, but after using the R5 it's tough going back to the slow frame rates and poor autofocus of the Rs. Though I do use the Rs for long videos more than I do the R5.
if you already have an R5, the R6 is the perfect backup to it (in my opinion)
Did you buy an R5 with lenses or did you have to switch from Dslr to mirrorless? I am debating to switch because it would cost too much to switch everything I have
So helpful!!! Thank you!
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Who's gonna be the one to tell him crop factors, including cropping in on the sensor still effect the aperture?
Who's going to be the one to tell you that crop factor and/or cropping on the sensor impacts field of view, not aperture?
Man the clips you posted from the R6 video (I think it was a guy on a soccer field) looked amazing! How do you expose your clog3 on the r6?
Appreciate it! Truth be told, I can't remember anymore. Been close to a year since I shot that footage. Probably did the usual stuff, exposed for the shadows and shot at ISO 800 for maximum dynamic range
Very good comparison video. Which of the two do you recommend for the wildlife photography ? The r6 for the Iso? Thank you.
tough call. depends on how much reach you have with your telephoto lenses. I will say the difference in low-light performance is not very significant when it comes to shooting any type of action
Hello, I need your suggestion, I don't know if I should get Canon R5 or R3, I mainly shoot portraits. What is your suggestion? Thank you.
The R3 is overkill for portrait photography, I'd stick with the R5
yeah R5 is my dream camera for a reason.
Nice work. Thx.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm completely oblivious to most features of newer camera (like after 2003) beyond simply taking photos and recording video, so can I ask what the point of GPS is? Is it so you can later locate on Google Maps where a photo was taken? Or is there something a lot cooler about that feature?
The question shouldn't be, which one is better? It should be, which one keeps you warmer?
What computer work good with r5 work .?
Kevin...
Just tell me what would be the better camera for snow ski action photography.
I'm thinking the R5 because of the Crop Mode you mentioned that gets you 17-something megapixels using my EF 70 to 300mm...
That sounds like it would be awesome shooting ski action from a distance.
Does that make sense?
I would personally advise purchasing the R6 and investing the difference into a 100-400mm or a similar L-series telephoto lens - you'll find a much greater improvement in quality over using crop mode with the 70-300mm
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Excellent Kevin.
Thank You!!!