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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60 Imaging
84 Features
96 Overall
88

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released October 2022
  • Older Model is Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon R5 C and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 C was launched 9 months before the A7R V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R5 C scores vs the A7R V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Sony A7R V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
 A7R V R5 C 
ReleasedOctober 2022January 2022Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution2360k2100kSharper screen (+260k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Sony A7R V

		

		

			
 R5 C A7R V 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.20"3.20"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R5 C has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R5 C and Sony A7R V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the R5 C vs the A7R V.
Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 C and A7R V is 57 and 60 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 C and A7R V.
Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A7R V to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older R5 C will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R V Portrait photography factors
89
 you can focus manually
 resolution is high (45 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
90
 you can focus manually
 resolution is high (61MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Sony A7R V
72
 fully articulated screen
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 does not have image stabilization
79
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 features touch to focus
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A7R V as a Sports photography camera
79
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 resolution is high (45 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (320 per charge)
92
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (61MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (600 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R5 C Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R V Travel photography highlights
72
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 resolution is high (45MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery power (320 per charge)
80
 better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 features touch to focus
 resolution is high (61MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R V Landscape photography highlights
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.20 inch)
 resolution is high (45MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (320 shots)
89
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.20 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (61MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (600 shots)
 has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R5 C
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 supports face detection focusing
 good video quality (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
80
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 comes with external microphone jack
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Canon R5 C vs Sony A7R V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Sony A7R V
 Canon EOS R5 CSony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R5 C Sony Alpha A7R V
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 51200 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 1053 693
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 30 187
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.20 inch 3.20 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 pounds) 723 grams (1.59 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 600 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage media CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Price at release $4,499 $3,900