Canon 5D vs Sony A7R IV

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon 5D and Sony A7R IV, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and A7R IV (61MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The 5D was brought out 14 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 5D matches up versus the A7R IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 5D offers outer measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D against the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and A7R IV is 55 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and A7R IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A7R IV to provide you with extra detail having its extra 48MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 5D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.