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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R

Portability
57
Imaging
82
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon R5 C versus Sony A7R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and A7R (36MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The R5 C was announced 8 years after the A7R which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R5 C grades vs the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Sony A7R

 R5 C A7R 
LaunchedJanuary 2022February 2014More modern by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kClearer screen (+870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Canon R5 C

 A7R R5 C 

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Sony A7R

 R5 C A7R 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon R5 C provides outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R5 C and the A7R.

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and A7R is 57 and 78 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and A7R.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon R5 C to produce more detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger R5 C will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
84
has manual focus
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C Street photography factors
Sony A7R Street photography factors
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 C Sports photography features
Sony A7R Sports photography features
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery (320 shots)
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R5 C
Travel photography with Sony A7R
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count great (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (320 per charge)
70
lighter than others in class (465g)
environment sealing
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C Landscape photography details
Sony A7R Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.20 inch)
megapixel count great (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (320 shots)
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5 C
Vlogging with Sony A7R
72
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
36
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lighter than others in class (465g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Sony A7R
 Canon EOS R5 CSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R5 C Sony Alpha A7R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1053 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.20 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lbs) 465 grams (1.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 340 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Retail cost $4,499 $1,898