Sony Alpha A7 V vs Canon EOS R5 C
Sony Alpha A7 V has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The Alpha A7 V is the better pick for travel, portraits, wildlife, sports, astrophotography; the EOS R5 C is better for vlogging.
Choose the Alpha A7 V for
- faster bursts (30fps vs 20fps)
- a lighter body (690g vs 770g)
- a lower price (from £2,039)
- in-body image stabilisation
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
- a newer design (2025)
Choose the EOS R5 C for
- more resolution (45MP vs 33MP)
- stronger video (8K 60p RAW)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Alpha A7 V | EOS R5 C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 33MP | Full frame, 45MP |
| Mount | Sony FE (full frame) | Canon RF (full frame) |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Burst | 30 fps | 20 fps |
| Readout | ≈15 ms | — |
| Max ISO | 51,200 | 51,200 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 60p | 8K 60p RAW |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 690 g | 770 g |
| Battery | Sony NP-FZ100 | Canon LP-E6NH |
| Card slots | 2×CFexpress A/SD | CFexpress B + SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | £2,399 | £3,299 |
| Used at MPB | £2,039–2,189 | £2,049–2,209 |
| 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 | Alpha A7 V |
| Portraits | Alpha A7 V |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | Alpha A7 V |
| Sports & action | Alpha A7 V |
| Astrophotography | Alpha A7 V |
| Vlogging & video | EOS R5 C |
| 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 A7 V uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses in our database, 82 third-party) and the EOS R5 C uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65) vs Canon LP-E6NH.
Alpha A7 V compatible lenses → · EOS R5 C compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sony Alpha A7 V better than the Canon EOS R5 C?
It depends on your priorities. The Alpha A7 V offers faster bursts (30fps vs 20fps), a lighter body (690g vs 770g), a lower price (from £2,039); the EOS R5 C offers more resolution (45MP vs 33MP), stronger video (8K 60p RAW).
Which is better for video, the Alpha A7 V or the EOS R5 C?
The EOS R5 C is stronger for video: Alpha A7 V records 4K 60p, EOS R5 C records 8K 60p RAW.
Which is cheaper, the Alpha A7 V or the EOS R5 C?
The Alpha A7 V costs £2,399 new and from £2,039 used at MPB; the EOS R5 C costs £3,299 new and from £2,049 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Sony Alpha A7 V lenses on the EOS R5 C?
Not directly. The Alpha A7 V uses Sony E / FE and the EOS R5 C uses Canon RF / RF-S; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.