Sony Alpha a7R V Black
Sony
86 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R EOS R8
Canon
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7R V Black
No customer feedback yet
Canon EOS R EOS R8
72 out of 100 high confidence 523 reviews
The Canon EOS R8 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, lightweight design, and impressive autofocus, making it a great value for full-frame photography. However, many users report significant overheating issues, especially when shooting 4K 60fps video or in warm conditions, and the small battery life is a common complaint. Some also note the lack of in-body image stabilization and occasional quality control or customer service problems.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Lightweight and portable design
- Impressive autofocus performance
- Great value for full-frame
- Same sensor as R6 Mark II
Cons
- Overheating during 4K 60fps video
- Poor battery life
- No in-body image stabilization
- Single memory card slot
- Overheating when shooting stills in warm weather
Image quality 35
Overheating 28
Battery life 20
Autofocus 18
Build quality 15
Value for money 14
Scores
Video
Wedding Events
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Product Photography
Youtube
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7R V | Canon EOS R EOS R8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 61 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 | PhotoPhase Detection: 4897VideoPhase Detection: 4067 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 7 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S, H.264/XAVC S-I | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 9.4M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.72 kg | 0.68 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 440 shots★ | 150 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7R V Black
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Canon EOS R EOS R8
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average battery (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7R V Black0.001score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R EOS R80.002score per dollar
Canon EOS R EOS R8 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7R V
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.
