The EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R5 deliver next-level image quality. Both cameras are equipped with a DIGIC X Image Processor for reduced noise reduction, sharpness-based image processing and advanced lens aberration correction. An improved Digital Lens Optimizer (DLO) and Auto Lighting Optimizer (ALO) reduce the effect of natural phenomena while improving dynamic range. Both offer 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (up to 8 stops with a compatible lens) for handheld photography without the use of a tripod. Where they differ is megapixels. The EOS R6 Mark II is equipped with 24.2 MP which can deliver not just fantastic images, but less noise in low light. The EOS R5's 45 MP sensor is exceptional for wide landscapes and professional photo prints full of colour and tone.

Verdict: Both offer image stabilisation and fast image processing. The EOS R6 Mark II’s 24.2 megapixels are high quality and particularly useful in low light while the EOS R5’s 45 MPs are useful for large photo prints and landscapes.

The EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera can reach continuous mechanical shooting speeds of 12 fps and continuous electronic shooting speeds of 20 fps. This can be maintained for up to 350 JPEG or 180 RAW images, perfect for wildlife, sports and action. It also has a larger buffer, meaning you can maintain these speeds for longer, which means you get more images while continuously shooting. Despite this, the EOS R6 Mark II just edges it. Continuous mechanical shooting speeds at 12 fps deliver 1000+ JPEG or 110 RAW images, while electronic shooting speeds at 40 fps can deliver 190 JPEG or 75 RAW images. You can also pre-record up to 0.5 seconds with RAW Burst at 30 fps for approximately 191 frames. Don't worry, the EOS R5 still offers fantastic pro features, including Dual Pixel CMOS AF II that can focus in less than a second.

Verdict: Both benefit from fast focusing and fast processing speeds. The EOS R5 will deliver up to 350 JPEG images at continuous 20 fps shooting speeds, while the jaw dropping 40 fps of the EOS R6 Mark II can provide over 1000+ JPEG images from one burst. Perfect for action, sports and wildlife.

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 Mark II offers a little more, and can focus on humans (each eye, face, head and body), animals (including dogs, cats, birds and horses), and vehicles (including cars, bikes, aircraft and trains) from 1053 automatic AF areas and a slightly fewer 4897 selectable positions.

Verdict: Both use top-of-the-range, deep learning autofocus that delivers all of the focus without losing quality. The EOS R6 Mark II can recognise more subjects while the EOS R5 can focus on more selectable positions.