Canon R5 vs Sony A7 IV
Portability
59 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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59 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
85
61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
85
Canon R5 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs
Canon R5
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- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
Sony A7 IV
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(Full Review)
- 33MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Launched October 2021
- Previous Model is Sony A7 III
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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon R5 and Sony A7 IV, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and A7 IV (33MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe R5 was introduced 15 months before the A7 IV making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the R5 scores against the A7 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 & Sony Alpha A7 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery & Sony A7 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Sony A7 IV
| R5 | A7 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1440k | Crisper display (+660k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Canon R5
| A7 IV | R5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2021 |  | July 2020 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon R5 and Sony A7 IV
| R5 | A7 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon R5 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R5 provides external measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the R5 versus the A7 IV.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and A7 IV is 59 and 61 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and A7 IV.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon R5 to give extra detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged R5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon R5 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography details
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually
MP count great (33MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Canon R5 Sports photography details
Sony A7 IV Sports photography details
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (33 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
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Travel photography with Canon R5
Travel photography with Sony A7 IV
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
great battery power (600 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count great (33 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Canon R5 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (33 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (600 CIPA)
two card slots
no liveview
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Canon R5 Vlogging info
Sony A7 IV Vlogging info
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
comes with mic jack
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
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Canon R5 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 | Sony Alpha A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS R5 | Sony Alpha A7 IV |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2020-07-09 | 2021-10-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic X | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 45MP | 33MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 8192 x 5464 | 7008 x 4672 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 17 | 172 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 2,100 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
| 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 options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / |
| Highest video resolution | 8192x4320 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes (USB PD supported) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 738g (1.63 lbs) | 699g (1.54 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 images | 600 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6NH | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail pricing | $3,899 | $2,500 |
