Canon R5 vs Sony A7 IV

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.