Canon R5 vs Sony A7S

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon R5 versus Sony A7S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and A7S (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The R5 was launched 6 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the R5 scores vs the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha A7S. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery and Sony A7S Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 has physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Canon R5 versus Sony A7S in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the R5 compared to the A7S.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and A7S is 59 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and A7S.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon R5 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger R5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.