Canon M5 vs Sony A7R IV

On this page, we are comparing the Canon M5 versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the M5 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The M5 was launched 3 years earlier than the A7R IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M5 matches up vs the A7R IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M5 has physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M5 versus Sony A7R IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the M5 and the A7R IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and A7R IV is 77 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and A7R IV.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.