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Sony a7R vs Canon EOS R5: What Should You Get?

By Jason Polak No Comments
Published On June 26, 2023

Sony a7R vs Canon EOS R5 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a7RCanon EOS R5
AnnouncedOctober 2013July 2020
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC X
Resolution36.4 MP45.0 MP
Pixel Dimensions7360×49128192×5464
Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size4.87µ4.39µ
Low Pass FilterNoYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 6,400ISO 51,200
Extended ISOsISO 50-25,600ISO 50-102,400
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoYes (JPEG only)
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoNo
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)4 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)No electronic shutter20 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingAutofocus fixed at first frame for 4 FPS shooting; 12-bit raw onlyNone
Buffer Size (Raw)16 frames (4 FPS)83 frames (20 FPS), 180 frames (12 FPS)
Autofocus SystemContrast DetectHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points25 1053
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)0 EV-4.5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1601/250
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)8 bits12 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)8 bits12 bits
Raw VideoNoYes
8K Maximum FramerateN/A30 FPS
4K Maximum FramerateN/A120 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate60 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorNoNo
Chroma Subsampling4:2:0, 4:2:2 (External)4:2:2
Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots1 2
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-I)CFExpress Type B
Slot 2 TypeN/ASD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.2 in
Rear LCD Resolution0.92 million dots2.1 million dots
Articulating LCDSingle AxisFully Articulating
TouchscreenNoYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots5.76 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoYes
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothNoYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType B 2.0Type C 3.1
Battery TypeNP-FW50LP-E6NH
Battery Life (Viewfinder)270 frames220 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)340 frames320 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A490 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)465 g (1.03 lbs.)738 g (1.63 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)127 x 94 x 58 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.3″)1138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$2300 (Discontinued)$3900 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a7R Used PricesCanon EOS R5 Used Prices
1The Sony a7R’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match typical standards today, 10mm were added to the a7R’s depth measurement in this table.


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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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