Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Black 2020
Its 45MP full-frame CMOS and DIGIC X processor drive 8K30 Raw and 4K120 10-bit internal video with 8-stop IBIS. The 1053-point autofocus with Animal and Eye detection, plus full weather sealing, makes it reliable in variable field conditions. Best for hybrid shooters who need high-res stills and 4K120 slow-motion, like wildlife photographers or event videographers.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202683/100
Buyers praise image quality, value, and ergonomics, but one user reports a persistent error 070 requiring replacement.
- Excellent image quality and value compared to higher-end systems.
- Ergonomics, controls, and custom modes are intuitive and professional.
- Strong low-light performance and solid build quality.
- One buyer experienced repeated error 070 despite multiple repairs.
- Q4 202575/100
Buyers praised the camera's autofocus, build quality, and high-resolution sensor, though a minority voiced minor concerns about transition to mirrorless.
- Excellent autofocus and eye detection speed
- Solid build quality with comfortable grip
- Transition to mirrorless may require adapter for existing lenses
- High 45 MP sensor great for landscapes and portraits
Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1053 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.4 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 650 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 | 98.1 | 96.8 | 95.8 | 76.1 | 99.2 | 61.7 | 44.7 | 81.2 | 87.1 | 82.9 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 90.1 | 98.7 | 66.3 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.3 | 95 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95 | 98.1 | 96.6 | 81.2 | 92 | 93 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89 | 87.6 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.7 | 62.7 | 97.1 | 81.2 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 82.1 | 85.9 | 97.4 | 94.9 | 97.1 | 54.1 | 88.6 | 81.2 | 77.8 | 95.8 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 38.2 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 76 | 99.5 |
