Canon EOS R R5 Mark II
Canon
81 Overall Score
vs
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R R5 Mark II
78 out of 100 high confidence 170 reviews
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
Autofocus performance 35
Overheating issues 12
High iso noise 8
Battery compatibility 10
Pre capture feature 9
Build quality 15
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Video
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Streaming
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Canon EOS R R5 Mark II | Sony Alpha a7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | BIONZ XR |
| 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★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | RAW, H.265 | XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S, XAVC S-I |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R R5 Mark II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 3 of 33 specs.