Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1
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Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
- Introduced March 2023
Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon R5 and Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe R5 was released 3 years before the ZV-E1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the R5 scores versus the ZV-E1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R5 & Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Sony ZV-E1
R5 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+1063k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon R5
ZV-E1 | R5 | |||
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Introduced | March 2023 | July 2020 | More modern by 33 months |
Common features in the Canon R5 and Sony ZV-E1
R5 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R5 provides physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has specifications of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R5 and Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the R5 against the ZV-E1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and ZV-E1 is 59 and 80 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and ZV-E1.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon R5 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged R5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.