Sony Alpha A7R V vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Sony Alpha A7R V has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. the EOS R5 Mark II is better for wildlife, sports.
Choose the Alpha A7R V for
- more resolution (61MP vs 45MP)
- a lighter body (723g vs 746g)
- a lower price (from £1,859)
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
Choose the EOS R5 Mark II for
- faster bursts (30fps vs 10fps)
- a newer design (2024)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alpha A7R V | EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 61MP | Full frame, 45MP |
| Mount | Sony FE (full frame) | Canon RF (full frame) |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Burst | 10 fps | 30 fps |
| Readout | — | ≈6 ms |
| Max ISO | 32,000 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 8K 24p | 8K 60p RAW |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 723 g | 746 g |
| Battery | Sony NP-FZ100 | Canon LP-E6P |
| Card slots | 2×CFexpress A/SD | CFexpress B + SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | £2,999 | £4,399 |
| Used at MPB | £1,859–2,149 | £3,199–3,499 |
| Native lenses in our database | 105 (82 third-party) | 36 (14 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | EOS R5 Mark II |
| Sports & action | EOS R5 Mark II |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The Alpha A7R V uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses in our database, 82 third-party) and the EOS R5 Mark II uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65) vs Canon LP-E6P (about £99).
Alpha A7R V compatible lenses → · EOS R5 Mark II compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony Alpha A7R V better than the Canon EOS R5 Mark II?
It depends on your priorities. The Alpha A7R V offers more resolution (61MP vs 45MP), a lighter body (723g vs 746g), a lower price (from £1,859); the EOS R5 Mark II offers faster bursts (30fps vs 10fps), a newer design (2024).
Which is better for video, the Alpha A7R V or the EOS R5 Mark II?
They are closely matched for video (8K 24p vs 8K 60p RAW); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the Alpha A7R V or the EOS R5 Mark II?
The Alpha A7R V costs £2,999 new and from £1,859 used at MPB; the EOS R5 Mark II costs £4,399 new and from £3,199 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Sony Alpha A7R V lenses on the EOS R5 Mark II?
Not directly. The Alpha A7R V uses Sony E / FE and the EOS R5 Mark II uses Canon RF / RF-S; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.