Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Sony a7 a7 V
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Sony a7 a7 V
The Sony A7V is widely praised as a powerful hybrid camera with exceptional autofocus, fast burst shooting, and improved thermal management. Users upgrading from the A7IV or A7III note significant gains in speed, video quality, and reliability, especially for action and wildlife photography. A few criticisms include the lack of an included battery charger, no open gate recording, and minor menu learning curves, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus and tracking
- Fast 30fps burst shooting
- Improved thermal management
- Excellent image quality and colors
- Great low-light performance
Cons
- No included battery charger
- No open gate recording
- Minor menu learning curve
- No timecode over USB without sacrificing audio channel
- No gyro data for Catalyst Browse yet
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Sony a7 a7 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | BIONZ XR2 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | 8K RAW, Canon Log 3, HDR PQ, 10-bit 4:2:2 | XAVC HS |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 630 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sony a7 a7 V
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.