Sony a7R V vs Canon EOS R5 Specifications Comparison
| Camera Feature | Sony a7R V | Canon EOS R5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2022 | July 2020 |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Image Processor | BIONZ XR with AI processing unit | DIGIC X |
| Resolution | 61.0 MP | 45.0 MP |
| Pixel Dimensions | 9504×6336 | 8192×5464 |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.7 x 23.8 mm (Full Frame) | 36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame) |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 3.76µ | 4.39µ |
| Low Pass Filter | No | Yes |
| IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) | Yes | Yes |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Max Native ISO | ISO 32,000 | ISO 51,200 |
| Extended ISOs | ISO 50-102,400 | ISO 50-102,400 |
| High-Resolution Sensor Shift | Yes | Yes (JPEG only) |
| Focus Stack Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Shoot Burst Mode | No | No |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Longest Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter) | 10 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter) | 10 FPS | 20 FPS |
| Notes for High FPS Shooting | Compressed raw at 10 FPS (uncompressed and lossless compressed raw at 7 FPS) | None |
| Buffer Size (Raw) | 583 frames (10 FPS) | 83 frames (20 FPS), 180 frames (12 FPS) |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognition | Hybrid PDAF |
| Autofocus Points | 693 | 1053 |
| Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100) | -4 EV | -4.5 EV |
| Standard Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Curtain to Protect Sensor at Shutdown | Yes | Yes |
Video Features | ||
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal) | 10 bits | 12 bits |
| Maximum Video Bit Depth (External) | 16 bits | 12 bits |
| Raw Video | Yes, externally | Yes |
| 8K Maximum Framerate | 25 FPS | 30 FPS |
| 4K Maximum Framerate | 60 FPS | 120 FPS |
| 1080P Maximum Framerate | 120 FPS | 120 FPS |
| Additional Video Crop Factor | 1.24x crop at 8K and 4K 60p (otherwise no additional crop) | No |
| Chroma Subsampling | 4:2:2 | 4:2:2 |
| Video Recording Limit | No limit (4K); 30 minutes (8K) | 30 min |
Physical and Other Features | ||
| Card Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Slot 1 Type | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) | CFExpress Type B |
| Slot 2 Type | CFExpress Type A, or SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| Rear LCD Size (Diagonal) | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Rear LCD Resolution | 2.1 million dots | 2.1 million dots |
| Articulating LCD | Fully Articulating | Fully Articulating |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.90x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9.44 million dots | 5.76 million dots |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Voice Memo | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| GPS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | Type C 3.2 Gen 2 | Type C 3.1 |
| Battery Type | NP-FZ100 | LP-E6NH |
| Battery Life (Viewfinder) | 440 frames | 220 frames |
| Battery Life (Rear LCD) | 530 frames | 320 frames |
| Battery Life (Eco Mode) | N/A | 490 frames |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card) | 723 g (1.59 lbs.) | 738 g (1.63 lbs.) |
| Dimensions (LxHxD) | 131 x 97 x 82 mm (5.2 x 3.8 x 3.2″) | 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″) |
Price Comparison | ||
| MSRP, Body Only | $3900 (Check Current Price) | $3900 (Check Current Price) |
| Used Prices (Affiliate) | Sony a7R V Used Prices | Canon EOS R5 Used Prices |
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