Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1
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81 Features
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89 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
- Introduced January 2022
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Released March 2023

Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

The R5 C was launched 14 months before the ZV-E1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 C being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R5 C scores against the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 C & Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are available at Canon R5 C Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Sony ZV-E1
R5 C | ZV-E1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.20" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+1063k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon R5 C
ZV-E1 | R5 C | |||
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Released | March 2023 | ![]() | January 2022 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon R5 C and Sony ZV-E1
R5 C | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R5 C has got external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the R5 C and the ZV-E1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and ZV-E1 is 57 and 80 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 C and ZV-E1.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon R5 C to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged R5 C will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder


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