Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs Canon EOS R
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS R. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II were released 2008 and Canon EOS R was released 2018. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 2008 |
Canon EOS R | 2018 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS 5D Mark II is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon Full Frame") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Since both cameras have a Full frame sensor there will be no crop factor.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS R | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 5D Mark II has a 21,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R has 30 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
21,1 MP
21026304 pixels 5616 x 3744 |
Canon EOS R |
30 MP
30105600 pixels 6720 x 4480 |
Canon EOS R has a 43 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 5D Mark II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Canon EOS R has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Canon EOS 5D Mark II has 50 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 50-25600 |
Canon EOS R | 100-40000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 5D Mark II can shoot up to 3,9 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 3,9 |
Canon EOS R | 8 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS R can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II weighs 850 gr (equal to 1.87 lb) which is 29% heavier than Canon EOS R and its 660 gr (or 1.46 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | 850 gr 1.87 lb |
Canon EOS R | 660 gr 1.46 lb |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II vs Canon EOS R Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS R, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Name | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS R |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Release Year | 2008 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2008-09-17 | 2018-09-05 |
MSRP | 2699 USD | 2299 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 5616 x 3744 pixels | 6720 x 4480 pixels |
Megapixels | 21,1 MP | 30 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
ISO Range | 50 - 25600 | 100 - 40000 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 5655 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 920000 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71× | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Frames per second | 3,9 fps | 8 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Optional |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE) |
Remote Control | Yes (N3 connector) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
Canon EOS R |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
|
LP-E6N lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 850 shots | 370 shots |
Width | 152 mm | 136 mm |
Height | 114 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Weight | 850 gram | 660 gram |