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Canon R5 vs Sony A7

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon R5 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Replacement is Sony A7 II
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Canon R5 vs Sony A7 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon R5 versus Sony A7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and A7 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The R5 was unveiled 6 years later than the A7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the R5 scores against the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Sony A7

 R5 A7 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2014Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1230kSharper screen (+870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Canon R5

 A7 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Sony A7

 R5 A7 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Canon R5 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 has got exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R5 vs the A7.

Canon R5 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and A7 is 59 and 78 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and A7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon R5 to give more detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer R5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography info
Sony A7 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
great megapixels (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography info
Sony A7 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than average (474g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R5
Sports photography with Sony A7
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (320 CIPA)
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R5
Travel photography with Sony A7
68
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
great megapixels (45MP)
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (320 shots)
69
lighter than average (474g)
weather proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Sony A7
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
includes microphone jack
36
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than average (474g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R5 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Sony A7
 Canon EOS R5Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R5 Sony Alpha A7
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-09 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 17 121
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lbs) 474 gr (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 320 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $3,899 $798