Canon R5 Mirrorless — Noise at High ISO

Someone today asked how the Canon R5 handles high ISO. I happened to shoot in the same place on different days with the Canon 1DX Mark II and the Canon R5.

Let’s see how they compare in the high ISO area.

Black-crested titmouse ISO 2500 with the Canon 1DX
Black-crested titmouse ISO 2500 with the Canon 1Dx at 100%
Black-crested titmouse ISO 4000 with the Canon R5
Black-crested titmouse, ISO 4000 with the Canon R5 at 100%
White-tailed deer, Canon 1DX Mark II, ISO 2500. Enlarged to 100% on the right.
White-tailed deer with Canon R5, ISO 3200. Enlarged to 100% on the right.
  • Chipping sparrow Canon R5, ISO 6400, enlarged to 100%
  • Chipping sparrow Canon R5, ISO 6400 with Noise Reduction, enlarged to 100%
  • Chipping sparrow Canon R5, ISO 5000 with Noise Reduction, enlarged to 100%

I’m not seeing much different. In my opinion, the Canon R5 handles high ISO as well as the Canon 1DX Mark II.

Cowboy hat, still life, ISO 12,800

Author: kathyadamsclark

Professional photographer leading workshops and tours.

One thought on “Canon R5 Mirrorless — Noise at High ISO”

  1. Kathy,
    Thanks for the comparison. The bird images do show excellent feather detail with the high ISO.
    Have you done any comparisons when the images are underexposed and the shadow/exposure sliders have to be pulled up?
    Patti

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