Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
Sony
100 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R5 EOS R5
Canon
29 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Sony A7R V is overwhelmingly praised for its 61MP sensor, exceptional autofocus, and improved ergonomics like the flip-out screen. Users highlight its hybrid photo/video capabilities and image stabilization, though some note the weight increase and lack of open-gate recording as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's considered a top-tier camera for professionals and enthusiasts.
Pros
- 61MP sensor with high detail
- Exceptional autofocus performance
- Improved ergonomics and flip-out screen
- Excellent image stabilization
- Great hybrid photo/video capabilities
Cons
- Slightly heavier than A7 IV
- No open-gate recording
- Large file sizes for 8K RAW
- Minor weight increase noticeable
Image quality 5
Autofocus 4
Ergonomics 3
Image stabilization 3
Video capabilities 3
Weight 2
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony a7R a7R V | Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP★ | — |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | — |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps★ | — |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 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 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✓★ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.72 kg★ | 3.49 kg |
| Battery Life | 440 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ | USB |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | — |
| Hot Shoe | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony a7R a7R V Black 2022
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong video (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average connectivity (21st percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R a7R V
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 25 of 33 specs.