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Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
57
Imaging
81
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Sony ZV-E1

 R5 C ZV-E1 
Display dimensions3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1037kSharper display (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon R5 C

 ZV-E1 R5 C 
ReleasedMarch 2023January 2022Newer by 14 months

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Sony ZV-E1

 R5 C ZV-E1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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.

Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 C Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography information
88
focusing manually
amazing MP (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (483 grams)
good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 C Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography advice
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (320 per charge)
71
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (570 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low maximum shutter speed