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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

		

		

			
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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).
Check the Canon R5 C versus Sony A7R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
	
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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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