• 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 45.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Sony A9 advantages over Canon R5

  • Less expensive
    $2995* vs $3799
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.93 vs 4.39 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 650 vs 320 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    63 mm vs 88 mm
    Thinner
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 102400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon R5 advantages over Sony A9

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Newer
    4 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    700k vs 360k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • More pixels
    45.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution 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

  • New sensor offers incredible performance; Excellent image quality at low & high ISOs; Very good dynamic range; Phenomenal 20fps burst speed & deep buffer; Very good battery life for a mirrorless; 4K video; Dual card slots.

  • Slow buffer clearing; Only one card slot is UHS-II compatible; Touchscreen underutilized; No lossless RAW compression option; No 4K/60p option.

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The Competition

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3999
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Top deck display

Compare Sony A9 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Canon R5
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3999
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Built-in GPS

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Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A9
Sony A7R III
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $2204
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A7R III

Canon R5
Sony A7R III
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Top deck display
  • $2204
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A7R III

Compared to Sony A9 II

Sony A9
Sony A9 II
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Newer

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Canon R5
Sony A9 II
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A9 II

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A9
Nikon Z7 II
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • NFC
  • $2497
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Top deck display

Compare Sony A9 vs Nikon Z7 II

Canon R5
Nikon Z7 II
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $2497
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Sony A1

Sony A9
Sony A1
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $6498
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A1

Canon R5
Sony A1
  • $3349
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $6498
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC

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