Canon M5 vs Sony A7R II

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M5 versus Sony A7R II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The M5 was announced 16 months later than the A7R II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M5 scores versus the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Canon M5 versus Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the M5 vs the A7R II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and A7R II is 77 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and A7R II.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R II will provide you with extra detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.