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Canon EOS R5 vs Sony A7 IV: which is better?

Canon EOS R5 and Sony A7 IV compared side by side across 123 specs and 13 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 123 SPECS · 13 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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CAMERAS

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CANON

Canon EOS R5

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BEST OVERALL

SONY

Sony A7 IV

$2,499

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The Canon EOS R5 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.8/10 — 0.3 ahead of the Sony A7 IV. Dead heat on autofocus. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 13 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

AUTO

BATT

BUIL

DESI

DOXM

FEAT

IMAG

OPTI

PERF

VIDE

VALU

VIDE

Canon EOS R5×8

Sony A7 IV×2

Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST OVERALL

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPVideo — Canon EOS R5 leads by 9.0

TIGHTESTAutofocus — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

EOS R5A7 IV

AutofocusiTIED AT 9.5

EOS R59.5

A7 IV9.5

BATTERYiSony A7 IV · +1.0

EOS R56.5

A7 IV7.5

BuildiCanon EOS R5 · +0.5

EOS R59.0

A7 IV8.5

DESIGNiTIED AT 8.5

EOS R58.5

A7 IV8.5

DOXMARKiCanon EOS R5 · +0.5

EOS R59.5

A7 IV9.0

FEATURESiTIED AT 9.0

EOS R59.0

A7 IV9.0

Image QualityiCanon EOS R5 · +0.5

EOS R59.5

A7 IV9.0

OPTICSiCanon EOS R5 · +0.5

EOS R59.5

A7 IV9.0

PERFORMANCEiCanon EOS R5 · +0.2

EOS R59.0

A7 IV8.8

VIDEOGRAPHYiCanon EOS R5 · +0.2

EOS R59.0

A7 IV8.8

VideoiCanon EOS R5 · +9.0

EOS R59.0

A7 IV0.0

ValueiSony A7 IV · +0.5

EOS R57.5

A7 IV8.0

VideographyiCanon EOS R5 · +0.2

EOS R59.0

A7 IV8.8

03 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

123 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Canon EOS R514W8.8

Sony A7 IV$2,49911W8.5

AF Pointsi

1,053← BEST +39%

759

Subject Detectioni

Human, Animal, Vehicle

Human, Animal, Bird

Burst RateFPSi

20 fps← BEST +100%

10 fps

Battery HealthWHi

15.3 Wh

16.4 Wh

Removable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

Yes

Battery PowerMAHi

2130 mAh

2280 mAh

Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

Yes

Full Charge Shotsi

490 shots

580 (LCD) / 520 (EVF)

Battery VoltageViSAME

7.2 V

Battery Modeli

LP-E6NH

NP-FZ100

Card Slotsi

1x CFexpress Type B, 1x SD UHS-II

Dual (CFexpress Type A/SD, SD)

Weather SealingiSAME

Yes

Battery (CIPA)SHOTSi

490 shots

580 shots← BEST +18%

WeightGi

738 g

658 g← 11% lighter

Weather Sealed ( Splashproof )i

Yes, dust and drip resistant

Yes (Splashproof)

Screen Resolutioni

2.1M dots

1.03m dots

Touch ScreeniSAME

Yes

System Camerai

Mirrorless

Yes (Mirrorless)

EVF ResolutionM DOTSi

5.76 m dots← BEST +57%

3.68 m dots

Screen SizeINCHi

3.2 inch← BEST +7%

3 inch

Hot ShoeiSAME

Yes

FlashiSAME

Flip Out ScreeniSAME

Yes

VolumeCM³i

1188 cm³

1011.5 cm³

Lowest Potential Operating Temperature°CiSAME

0 °C

Tilting Viewfinderi

N/A

EVF Refresh Rate ( Max )HZiSAME

120 Hz

WidthMMi

138.5 mm← BEST +5%

131.3 mm

HeightMMi

97.5 mm← BEST +1%

96.4 mm

Maximum Operating Temperature°CiSAME

40 °C

Waterproof Depthi

—

0 m

Thicknessi

88 mm

79.8 mm

Dxomark Sensor Scorei

97← BEST +2%

Dxomark Sports Scorei

24.9

25.5← BEST +2%

Dxomark Landscape Scorei

14.6

14.7← BEST +1%

Dxomark Portrait Scorei

25.5← BEST

25.4

Bluetooth Versioni

4.2

4.1

TypeiSAME

Mirrorless Camera

Viewfinderi

Electronic

Electronic (OLED)

Viewfinder CoverageiSAME

100

WeightGi

738 g← BEST +12%

658 g

Processori

DIGIC X

BIONZ XR

Release Datei

2020-07-09

2021-10-26

Wi-Fi SupportediSAME

Yes

Bluetooth SupportediSAME

Yes

Dual Card SlotsiSAME

Yes

Pixel Shift Shoti

N/A

false

Shoots RawiSAME

Yes

Supports Lossless Compressed RawiSAME

Yes

Wi-Fi VersioniSAME

802.11ac

Supports A RemoteiSAME

Yes

HDMI SupportediSAME

Yes

GPS SupportiSAME

Support Live StreamingiSAME

Yes

Advanced Hot Shoei

Multi-Function Shoe

Yes (Multi Interface Shoe)

Internal StorageiSAME

HDMI Versioni

1.4

2.1

Internal Storage SizeiSAME

0 GB

NFC Supportedi

Yes← BEST

USB Type-CiSAME

Yes

External Memory SlotiSAME

Yes

Sensori

Full-Frame CMOS

Full-frame Exmor R CMOS

ResolutionMPi

45 MP← BEST +36%

33 MP

ISO RangeiSAME

100-51200

Dynamic RangeSTOPSi

14.6 stops

14.7 stops← BEST +1%

Stabilizationi

In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)

5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization

Sensor Sizei

Full Frame (36 x 24 mm)

Full Frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm)

Lens MountiSAME

Yes

Megapixelsi

45 MP

33 MP

Maximum ISOiSAME

51,200

Sensor Shift StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Continuous Shootingi

12 fps

10 fps

Phase Detection Autofocus For PhotosiSAME

Yes

Fastest Shutter SpeediSAME

1/8000 s

Focus Pointsi

5940

759 (Phase-detection)

Maximum Expanded ISOi

102400

204800

AF TrackingiSAME

Yes

Manual FocusiSAME

Yes

Touch AutofocusiSAME

Yes

Manual Shutter SpeediSAME

Yes

BSI Sensori

Yes← BEST

Manual ExposureiSAME

Yes

Serial Shot ModeiSAME

Yes

CMOS SensoriSAME

Yes

Built In HDR ModeiSAME

Yes

Two Stage ShutteriSAME

Yes

Manual ISOiSAME

Yes

Flash Sync SpeediSAME

1/250 s

Manual White BalanceiSAME

Yes

Exposure Timei

30 - 1/8000 s

—

Image Stabilization Ratingi

9.5← BEST +19%

Maximum Electronic Shutter SpeediSAME

1/8000 s

Can Combine Image StabilizationiSAME

Yes

Can Create Panoramas In CameraiSAME

Stacked Cmos SensoriSAME

USB SupportediSAME

Yes

USB Versioni

3.1 Gen 2

3.2 Gen 2

Pixel Size ( Main Camera )i

4.4 µm

5.09 µm

Build Qualityi

9← BEST +6%

8.5

ControlsiSAME

Autofocus PointsiSAME

9.5

Image Qualityi

9.5← BEST +6%

Video Qualityi

9← BEST +2%

8.8

Battery Lifei

6.5

7.5← BEST +15%

Low Light Performancei

9← BEST +6%

8.5

The Verdicti

—

The Sony A7 IV is an exceptional hybrid camera, delivering professional-grade performance for both photography and videography, making it a top choice for serious creators.

Commentsi

—

Users consistently praise the A7 IV for its outstanding image quality, highly reliable autofocus, and advanced video features, though some note the menu system's complexity and the 4K 60p crop.

Overall Ratingi

9← BEST +3%

8.7

Color Combinationi

9.8← BEST +9%

Video Recording ( Main Camera )i

8K DCI 30p, 4K 120p

4K 60p (Super 35) / 4K 30p (Full-frame)

Phase Detection Autofocus For VideosiSAME

Yes

Microphone InputiSAME

Yes

Audio JackiSAME

Yes

Timelapse FunctioniSAME

Yes

Movie Bit Ratei

Up to 2600 Mbps

600 Mbps

24p Cinema ModeiSAME

Yes

Supports Slow Motion Video RecordiSAME

Yes

Continuous Autofocus When Recording MoviesiSAME

Yes

Stereo MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

MicrophoneiSAME

Yes

Max Videoi

4K 60p

Internal ColoriSAME

10-bit 4:2:2

ROW WINS

04 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

Canon EOS R5CANON8.8

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (8.5)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Sony A7 IVSONY8.5

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · —

PRIORITY · VIDEO

Best for video

Canon EOS R5CANON9.0

VIDEO WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the video category group.

RUNNER-UP · Sony A7 IV (0.0)

PRIORITY · BATTERY

Best for battery

Sony A7 IVSONY7.5

BATTERY WEIGHTEDCONF 72%

Best visible score in the battery category group.

RUNNER-UP · Canon EOS R5 (6.5)

05 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1CANON0.0

Canon EOS R5

“The Canon EOS R5 is a professional full-frame mirrorless camera, delivering stunning 45MP stills and revolutionary 8K video for demanding cr”

Autofocus 9.5

DOXMARK 9.5

Wins Image Quality

Wins Overall Rating

TRADE-OFFBattery life can be short

BEST OVERALLFull review →

#2SONY0.0

Sony A7 IV

“The Sony A7 IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, excelling as a hybrid tool for both demanding photographers and videographers.”

Autofocus 9.5

DOXMARK 9.0

Wins Dxomark Sensor Score

Wins Dxomark Sports Score

TRADE-OFF4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The Canon EOS R5 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.8/10 · WINS 8 OF 13 CATEGORIES

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Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera vs Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera: which is better?

The Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera is our overall pick, scoring 8.8/10 against 8.5/10 for the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera — a 4% edge. Current starting prices span $2,499. The score weighs category-specific cameras attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leads overall with a 8.8 total score.
Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera wins 65 comparable specs with a 59% weighted win rate.
Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the strongest high-impact advantage in Image Quality.
Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless CameraWINNER 8.8/10

The Canon EOS R5 is a professional full-frame mirrorless camera, delivering stunning 45MP stills and revolutionary 8K video for demanding creators.

Pros

+ Stunning 45MP full-frame sensor
+ Revolutionary 8K DCI video recording
+ Exceptional In-Body Image Stabilization
+ Advanced Dual Pixel CMOS AF II

Cons

− Battery life can be short
− 8K video overheating limits
− Expensive for many users

Best for: Professional photographers · Advanced videographers · Hybrid content creators

“Verdict: The Canon EOS R5 is an outstanding professional mirrorless camera, offering a superb blend of high-resolution stills and advanced video capabilities. It's an excellent investment for hybrid shooters and professionals who can…”

Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera8.5/10

The Sony A7 IV is a versatile full-frame mirrorless camera, excelling as a hybrid tool for both demanding photographers and videographers.

Pros

+ Excellent 33MP full-frame image quality
+ Advanced Real-time Tracking autofocus
+ Robust 4K 10-bit video capabilities
+ Effective 5-axis in-body stabilization

Cons

− 4K 60p video has a Super 35 crop
− Rolling shutter can be noticeable
− Menu system still complex for some

Best for: Hybrid Photo/Video Shooters · Professional Content Creators · Wedding and Event Photographers

“Verdict: The Sony A7 IV is an outstanding hybrid mirrorless camera that strikes an excellent balance between high-resolution stills and advanced video capabilities. It's a highly recommended choice for content creators and professionals…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera or Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific cameras specs, the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera scores highest overall (8.8/10, 0.3 points ahead of the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera and Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

The biggest measurable differences are Image Quality, Overall Rating, Sensor — with the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera leading on Image Quality. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Canon EOS R5 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera better value than the Sony A7 IV Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

Compare each product's score against its current price in the price section above — the better "value" pick is the one whose strengths match your needs at the lower price.

Can I compare other cameras on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 cameras from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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