Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Sony A7 IV
Decision sheet: the facts that decide it
Canon EOS R5 Mark II: 7 of 9 decision facts sourced.
Sony A7 IV: 6 of 9 decision facts sourced.
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Sony A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Sensor | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) bestbuy.com | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 45 megapixels bestbuy.com | 24.3 megapixels bestbuy.com |
| Video | 8K (4320p) bestbuy.com | Full HD (1080p) bestbuy.com |
| Autofocus | 5850 bestbuy.com | Not yet sourced |
| Viewfinder | Electronic bestbuy.com | Electronic bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 1.5 pounds bestbuy.com | 19.6 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $4,399.00 bestbuy.com | $1,399.99 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Canon EOS R5 Mark II: Stabilization, Burst. Sony A7 IV: Stabilization, Burst, Autofocus. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if
- More resolution — 45 MP vs 24.3 MP (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
- Lighter — 1.5 lb vs 19.6 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Pick Sony A7 IV if
- Lower starting price — $1,399 vs $4,399 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Skip both if
- Neither publishes stabilization or burst yet.
Verdict: The EOS R5 Mark II offers more resolution (45 MP vs 24.3 MP) and lighter (1.5 lb vs 19.6 lb); the A7 IV counters with lower starting price ($1,399 vs $4,399). Neither publishes stabilization or burst yet.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II lists at $3,899 while Sony A7 IV lists at $2,499 — Sony A7 IV undercuts Canon EOS R5 Mark II by $1,400 (56%).
Winner: Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EOS R5 Mark II: 8.5/10
Sony A7 IV: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Sony A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Resolution | 45 megapixels | 24.3 megapixels |
| ISO range | 100 | — |
| Video | 8K (4320p) | Full HD (1080p) |
| Autofocus | 5850 | — |
| Weight | 1.5 pounds | 19.6 pounds |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
What works
- 8K video capability
- High-resolution 45MP sensor
- Excellent autofocus coverage
What doesn't
- High price point
- Large file sizes require ample storage
- Battery life lower than some rivals
Sony A7 IV
What works
- 4K 60p video with good heat management
- User-friendly ergonomics
- Competitive price
What doesn't
- Lower resolution than R5 Mark II
- No 8K video support
- Autofocus slightly slower in high-speed bursts
Bottom line
Our pick: Canon EOS R5 Mark II.
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