Sony Alpha a7R V Black
Sony
86 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R EOS R5
Canon
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7R V Black
No customer feedback yet
Canon EOS R EOS R5
72 out of 100 high confidence 361 reviews
The Canon EOS R5 delivers outstanding image quality, fast autofocus, and excellent video capabilities, making it a top choice for professionals. However, a significant number of users report reliability issues such as frequent freezing, overheating, and error codes, which can be deal-breakers for critical work. While many praise its performance and value, the recurring hardware and firmware problems have left some users frustrated and considering other brands.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great video capabilities (8K/4K)
- Intuitive menu system
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Frequent freezing issues
- Overheating during video recording
- Error codes (e.g., Error 20, Error 70)
- Shutter reliability concerns
- Battery drains quickly
Image quality 25
Autofocus performance 18
Video capabilities 15
Reliability freezing 12
Overheating 8
Build quality 10
Scores
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Product Photography
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7R V | Canon EOS R EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP★ | 45 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 12 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 5.8M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery Life | 440 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7R V Black
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Canon EOS R EOS R5
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7R V
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.