Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5 C
Wins
Alpha 7 V
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (2570 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 320 shots)
- AEOS R5 C has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 95 frames)
- AEOS R5 C has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,686,400)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
EOS R5 C is 12mm wider, 5mm taller, and 29mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
EOS R5 C is 75 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 111mm EOS R5 C · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 C
142 × 101 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 C
142 × 111 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
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 V
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 759 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
In-body stabilization
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R5 C or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R5 C — 695g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 V?
EOS R5 C is 45 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 C does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 C or the Alpha 7 V?
EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 V?
EOS R5 C weighs 770 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 75 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
EOS R5 C: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R5 C and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
EOS R5 C: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 C and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 C launched at $4,499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $1,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.