Comparative test Canon EOS R, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Comparison of Canon EOS R, EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II features

Since the announcement of the Canon EOS R, there has been a debate over the positioning of this camera. Someone sees it as a replacement for the legendary Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, while someone claims that the new product will yield even to the "amateur" Canon EOS 6D Mark II. In our comparative test, the Canon EOS R , Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, and Canon EOS 6D Mark II, from simple to complex, from surface to non-obvious, we describe the differences between these models so that it is easier for future customers to make the right choice.

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Let's start with a pivot table compiled from the main characteristics of the cameras. There are clear advantages in bold. However, photography is not numbers or specifications. Therefore, we will further clarify and explain many points below, based on actual shooting experience.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV / EF 50mm f / 1.2L USM Settings: ISO 320, F1.2, 1/40 s, 50.0 mm equiv.Download RAW

	Canon EOS R	Canon EOS 5D Mark IV	Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Bayonet mount	RF	Ef	Ef
Compatible optics	RF + EF and EF-S via adapter	Ef	Ef
Sensor	36 × 24 mm CMOS	36 × 24 mm CMOS	Approx 35.9 × 24.0 mm CMOS
Maximum Image Resolution	6720 × 4480	6720 × 4480	6240 × 4160
Dual Pixel RAW Support	there is	there is	Not
CPU	DIGIC 8	DIGIC 6+	DIGIC 7
ISO range	100–40,000 expandable to 102400	100–32,000 expandable to 102400	100–40,000 expandable to 102400
Shutter speed range	30–1 / 8000 s	30–1 / 8000 s	30–1 / 4000 s
Silent (electronic) shutter	there is	Not	Not
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Phase Sensor + Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Phase Sensor + Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Number of AF Points	5655 AF point positions	61 (41 cross)	45 cross
Autofocus sensitivity	EV -6 - 18 (at 23 ° C and ISO 100)	EV -3 - 18 (at 23 ° C and ISO100)	EV -3 - 18 (at 23 ° C and ISO 100)
Maximum burst speed	8 frames / s, 5 frames / s with tracking AF	7 fps with full AF / AE tracking	6.5 fps
Declared Buffer Volume	100 JPEG, 47 RAW, 78 C-RAW	Unlimited JPEG Images or 21 RAW Images	150 JPEG, 21 RAW
Viewfinder	OLED with 100% coverage and 0.76x magnification, 3.69 million dots resolution	Optical with 100% coverage and 0.71x magnification	Optical with 98% coverage and 0.71x magnification
Display design	Swivel touch	Sensory	Swivel touch
Display Size and Resolution	3.15 ?, resolution 2.1 million points	3.2 ?, a resolution of 1.62 million points	3 ?, resolution 1.04 million points
Maximum movie resolution	3840 × 2160 with crop, up to 480 Mbps	4096 × 2160 with crop, up to 500 Mbps	1920 × 1080
Canon Log Support	there is	Bought separately	Not
Memory card slots	SD UHS-II	CompactFlash + SD UHS-I	SD UHS-I
Battery and its resource (according to CIPA method)	LP-E6N, approx. 370 frames (at 23 ° C)	LP-E6N, approx. 900 frames (at 23 ° C)	LP-E6N, approx. 1200 frames (at 23 ° C)
Wireless interfaces	Bluetooth and wifi	Wifi	Bluetooth and wifi
GPS	-	Built in	Built in
Weight	Approx 580 g	Approx 800 g	Approx 765 g
Dimensions	135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4 mm	150.7 × 116.4 × 75.9 mm	144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Dust and moisture protection	there is	there is	there is

Analyzing this table, it is easy to notice the main trend: the EOS R and EOS 5D Mark IV share the palm . Moreover, it is difficult to identify a clear leader. Canon EOS 6D Mark II lags behind in almost all respects, with the exception of battery life. But is this lag so critical? For example, take the file resolution. The difference between 26 and 30 megapixels implies only about 7% of the difference in image size on the larger side!

Canon EOS 6D Mark II / Canon EF 16-35mm f / 4L IS USM Settings: ISO 800, F4, 1/40 s, 17.0 mm equiv.Download RAW

Things are even more interesting with focus points. Here, the brand-new Canon EOS R looks like the undisputed leader. But the number 5655 present in the specifications describes the number of possible positions of the autofocus area, and focusing takes place directly over almost the entire area of ??the sensor, like the EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 6D Mark II in Live View . So I’ll have to tell you about autofocus work separately. Therefore, we ask all fans of a dry assessment of numbers to postpone conclusions. A formal analysis of the characteristics is unlikely to reveal the true leader. But the lag EOS 6D Mark II still have to admit. The table clearly indicates which units have been simplified for the sake of cost (the difference with the 5D Mark IV is 40%). The camera uses a simpler shutter, reduced tolerances for viewfinder coverage, a simplified autofocus module and the slowest interface for memory cards are used.