Sony A7R V vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Sony A7R V wins — Sony A7R V wins on resolution and sensor quality; Canon R5 Mark II wins on speed and video capability
Scores: Sony A7R V 8/10 · Canon EOS R5 Mark II 7.2/10
Sony A7R V wins on resolution and sensor quality; Canon R5 Mark II wins on speed and video capability.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Sony A7R V | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
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| Resolution | 61 MP | 45 MP |
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| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
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| Max Burst | 10 fps (mech) / 30 fps (e-shutter) | 30 fps (full AF) |
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| 8K Video | No | Yes (RAW internal) |
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| 4K Video | 4K/60p (cropped) | 4K/120p (full width) |
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| DXOmark Score | 100 | ~89 |
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Sony A7R V
What works
- 61MP BSI sensor — DXOmark score of 100, highest ever for full-frame
- 14.7 stops dynamic range enables extraordinary shadow recovery
- Better low-light per-pixel performance than R5 II
What doesn't
- 10 fps mechanical shutter limits wildlife/sports use cases
- No 8K video capability
- Higher file sizes from 61MP create storage and editing overhead
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
What works
- Stacked CMOS enables 30 fps burst with full AF at 45MP
- 8K RAW internal recording — exclusive at this tier
- 4K/120p from full sensor width
What doesn't
- 45MP sensor scores lower than A7R V on DXOmark dynamic range
- 8K RAW files require significant storage and processing power
- Higher price at ~$4,299
Bottom line
Our pick: Sony A7R V.
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