Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

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Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

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35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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35mm 864.0mm²
45.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Succeeded by the Sony A7R V

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Differences

Sony A7R IV advantages over Canon R5

Less expensive
$2699* vs $3799
Save money for lenses or accessories
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
61.0 vs 45.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon R5 advantages over Sony A7R IV

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 4.39 vs 3.76 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher-res screen
700k vs 360k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon R5, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A7R IV

Sony A7R III

$3120
35mm

Fast startup
More pixels

$2151
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A7R III

Canon R5

Sony A7R III

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Top deck display

$2151
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A7R III

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3120
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

Canon R5

Nikon Z7 II

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$2330
35mm

Less expensive
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A1

Canon R5

Sony A1

$3349
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A1

Compared to Canon R5 C

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5 C

$3120
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$4499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5 C

Canon R5

Canon R5 C

$3349
35mm

$4499
35mm

Newer

Compare Canon R5 vs Canon R5 C

Compared to Sony A7R V

Sony A7R IV

Sony A7R V

$3120
35mm

$3900
35mm

Newer

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A7R V

Canon R5

Sony A7R V

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

$3900
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A7R V

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