Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
Canon
80 Overall Score
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Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B Black
Sony
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R5 EOS 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 ILCE7SM3/B Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Beginner
Youtube
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Video
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Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II | Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 12.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 40★ |
| Processor | DIGIC Accelerator | 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) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | XAVC S (AVC), XAVC HS (HEVC), XAVC S-I (All-I) |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.68 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 320 shots | 2280 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Sony Alpha ILCE7SM3/B Black
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average sensor (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R5 EOS R5 Mark II
Scores 80 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 33 specs.