Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
Ricoh 01568
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Ricoh 01568
The Ricoh GRD IV is praised for its responsive performance, customizable menu, and excellent build quality. Users appreciate the fixed lens for street photography and the intuitive interface, though battery life is a notable weakness. Overall, it's a strong choice for photographers seeking a compact, high-quality camera.
Pros
- Responsive performance
- Customizable menu
- Excellent build quality
- Intuitive interface
- Fixed lens for street photography
Cons
- Poor battery life in sleep mode
- Lacks viewfinder
- No zoom lens
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Ricoh 01568 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 25.739999771118164 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC Accelerator | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Select AF, Pinpoint AF, Tracking AF, Cont |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | — |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | — |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 320 shots★ | 250 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Ricoh 01568
- Strong sensor (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong af (72nd percentile)
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.
