How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a7R V vs Canon EOS R5
Short AnswerCanon EOS R5 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionSony a7R V
Continuous ShootingCanon EOS R5
Image StabilizationTie
Autofocus PointsCanon EOS R5
WeightSony a7R V
Launch PriceCanon EOS R5
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A61
B45
Electronic Burst (fps)
A10
B20
Stabilization (Stops)
A8
B8
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A723
B738
AF Points
A693
B819
Form Factor
131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm
138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a7R V If…
- Higher resolution (61 MP vs 45 MP)
- Lighter body (723 g vs 738 g)
Choose Canon EOS R5 If…
- Higher continuous shooting (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- Higher autofocus points (819 vs 693 )
- Costs less at launch ($3899 vs $3900)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a7R V | Canon EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP | 45 MP |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 51200 |
| Stabilization | 8 Stops | 8 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 693 | 819 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -6 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | 12 fps |
| Electronic Burst | 10 fps | 20 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | — | 1/8000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M | 5.76M |
| LCD Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Multi-axis tilt | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 24p | 8K 30p |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | — |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | Canon Log |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 723 g | 738 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Battery (CIPA) | — | 320 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 3900 | 3899 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.