Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Canon EOS R5 vs Sony A7R V
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the A7R V leads at 9,437,184 dots vs the R5's 5.76 million dots (1600x1200).
- Resolution (MP): the A7R V leads at 61.0 vs the R5's 45.
- Burst — mechanical: the R5 leads at 12 fps (mechanical shutter) vs the A7R V's 10 fps (Hi+).
 R5 Canon RF |  A7R V Sony E | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | full frame |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Released | 2020 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS (full-frame) | 35 mm full frame (35.7 x 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | full frame |
| Resolution (MP) | 45 | 61.0 |
| In-body stabilisation | 8 stops | 8.0 stops |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-51200, expandable to L:50, H1:102400) | ISO 100-32000 (stills) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | 693-point phase-detection AF (35 mm full frame); Fast Hybrid AF (phase-detection AF / contrast-detection AF) |
| Subject detection | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) | Human (Right/Left Eye Select) / Animal (Right/Left Eye Select) / Bird / Insect / Car / Train / Airplane |
| Burst — mechanical | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) | 10 fps (Hi+) |
| Burst — electronic | 20 fps (electronic shutter) | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K DCI up to 29.97p (RAW/intra/inter frame); 4K up to 119.9p | 8K 24p/25p (7680 x 4320, XAVC HS) |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, 12-bit RAW (CRM) | XAVC S (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), XAVC HS (MPEG-H HEVC/H.265) |
| Recording limit | Max duration 29 min 59 sec (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | —, not published |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) | 9,437,184 dots |
| EVF magnification | 0.76x | approx. 0.90x |
| Rear screen | 3.15-inch (8.01cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 2.1 million dots, touchscreen, vari-angle (vari-angle confirmed via official USA press release: '3.2-inch 2.1 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen') | 3.15 inch (3.2-type) TFT, 2,095,104 dots, multi-angle (up approx. 98 degrees, down approx. 40 degrees, side approx. 180 degrees, rotation approx. 270 degrees), touch panel |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.4 mm |
| Weight (body) | 738 g | 723 g |
| Weather sealing | Yes, dust- and water-resistant construction; official press release describes it as "weather, drip and dust sealing on par with the EOS 5D series" | Anti-Dust System: Yes (Charge protection coating on Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism) |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 490 shots (LCD) / 320 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | Approx. 440 shots (Viewfinder) / Approx. 530 shots (LCD monitor) (CIPA standard) |
| Battery | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N | NP-FZ100 |
| Card slots | 1x CFexpress Type B (max 2TB) + 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II | 2 slots, each Multi slot for SD (UHS-I/II compliant) memory card / CFexpress Type A card |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB-C connector | USB Type-C Terminal (SuperSpeed USB 10 Gbps (USB 3.2) compatible); Multi/Micro USB Terminal |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi Compatible, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz band/5 GHz band); Bluetooth Standard Ver. 5.0 (2.4 GHz band) |
| HDMI | HDMI micro out (Type D) | —, not published |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,899.00 (body only) | $3,799.99 (body only, USD; listed as "Original Price" on electronics.sony.com product page) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“36 x 24 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 45 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter or 20fps with electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 490 shots”
“Compensation Effect 8.0 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With FE 50 mm F1.2 GM lens mounted. Long exposure NR off.) TYPE Image Sensor-Shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation (compensation depends on lens specifications)”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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