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Canon 5D vs Sony A7

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon 5D vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Revealed November 2005
  • Updated by Canon 5D MII
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Canon 5D vs Sony A7 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon 5D vs Sony A7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and A7 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 5D was revealed 9 years before the A7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5D scores vs the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Sony A7

 5D A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Canon 5D

 A7 5D 
IntroducedJanuary 2014November 2005Fresher by 99 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Sony A7

 5D A7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 5D vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D comes with external measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 5D vs Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 5D against the A7.

Canon 5D vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and A7 is 55 and 78 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D and A7.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony A7 to show extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon 5D vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 5D
Street photography with Sony A7
56
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography advice
Sony A7 Sports photography advice
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D
Travel photography with Sony A7
49
weather proof
megapixel count decent (13MP)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery power (340 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography details
Sony A7 Landscape photography details
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
low battery power (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D Vlogging features
Sony A7 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
35
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 5D vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Sony A7
 Canon EOS 5DSony Alpha A7
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha A7
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2005-11-12 2014-01-22
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4368 x 2912 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Sony E
Number of lenses 250 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes External no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 grams (1.97 lb) 474 grams (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 90
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 14.2
DXO Low light score 1368 2248
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,780 $798