Canon R5 vs Sony A7R V

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon R5 and Sony A7R V, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and A7R V (61MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 was brought out 3 years before the A7R V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R5 matches up vs the A7R V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha A7R V. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery and Sony A7R V Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 offers outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A7R V has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R5 against the A7R V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and A7R V is 59 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and A7R V.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A7R V to result in more detail having its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older R5 will be behind in sensor technology.