Canon EOS R5 C R5 C
Its internal cooling fan enables non-stop 8K/60P Cinema RAW Light recording, leveraging a full-frame sensor and DIGIC X processor. The 1.7‑lb body integrates a timecode port, 13 assignable buttons, and weather sealing for professional rigs without bulk. This camera is best for cinematographers and drone pilots who need uninterrupted 8K HDR capture in a lightweight, durable package.
About This Camera
Its internal cooling fan enables non-stop 8K/60P Cinema RAW Light recording, leveraging a full-frame sensor and DIGIC X processor. The 1.7‑lb body integrates a timecode port, 13 assignable buttons, and weather sealing for professional rigs without bulk. This camera is best for cinematographers and drone pilots who need uninterrupted 8K HDR capture in a lightweight, durable package.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor ?MP full-frame
- Video 8K @120fps
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 771
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong af (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (25th percentile) 25th
- Below average sensor (25th percentile) 25th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Cinema RAW Light, HLG, PQ |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI Type A |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 C R5 C | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 1053 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 60 |
| Video | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 771 | 579 | 610 | 1160 | 721 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R5 C R5 C | 67.6 | 36.3 | 85.4 | 29.1 | 99 | 25.4 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 77.1 | 25.4 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 97.9 | 64.8 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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