Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Released Jan 2022
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
EOS R5 C is 3 months newer.
Wins
EOS R5 C
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 180 frames)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (2570 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R5 C has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5 C
142 × 101 × 111 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS R5 C is 11mm wider, 5mm taller, and 31mm thicker than Alpha 7 IV.
EOS R5 C is 112 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 111mm EOS R5 C · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 C
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142, 101, 111
Max video bit rate
2570 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 180 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
In-body stabilization
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R5 C or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for EOS R5 C — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R5 C is 45 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 C does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 C or the Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R5 C weighs 770 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 112 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
EOS R5 C: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
EOS R5 C: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 C and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 C launched at $4,499 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $2,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.