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Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Canon R5
(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
Sony ZV-E1
(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
Photography Glossary

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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Sony ZV-E1

 R5 ZV-E1 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon R5

 ZV-E1 R5 
IntroducedMarch 2023July 2020More modern by 33 months

Common features in the Canon R5 and Sony ZV-E1

 R5 ZV-E1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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).

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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.

Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
88
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than average (483g)
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R5
Sports photography with Sony ZV-E1
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (320 shots)
72
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
maximum shutter speed is a little low