Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon
80 Overall Score
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Sony Alpha 7 Sony A7IV Black
Sony
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon 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 7 Sony A7IV Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video
Youtube
Photography
Beginner
Product Photography
Vlogging
Wedding Events
Streaming
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Sony Alpha 7 Sony A7IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Exmor R CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 33 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | — |
| Codec | 8K RAW, Canon Log 3, HDR PQ, 10-bit 4:2:2 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Battery Life | 320 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | — |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | 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 Alpha 7 Sony A7IV Black
- Strong evf (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong video (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Scores 80 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.