Canon R5 vs Sony a1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon R5 vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the a1 (50MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R5 was revealed 6 months before the a1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R5 scores versus the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 features outer measurements 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 a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R5 vs the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and a1 is 59 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and a1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony a1 to result in extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.