Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
Released Jul 2024
Sony
Alpha 7R V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Released Oct 2022
EOS R5 Mark II is 1.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
Wins
Alpha 7R V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (600 frames vs 68 frames)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (530 shots vs 320 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 × 82 mm
723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
EOS R5 Mark II is 7mm wider, 4mm taller, and 11mm thicker than Alpha 7R V.
EOS R5 Mark II is 23 g heavier than Alpha 7R V.
Depth (front-to-back): 94mm EOS R5 Mark II · 82mm Alpha 7R V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 101 mm
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 Mark II
138 × 94 mm
Alpha 7R V
131 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7R V
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R 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
The verdict
The $400 price gap separates the Canon EOS R5 Mark II's high-speed stacked sensor from the Sony Alpha 7R V's 61-megapixel resolution.
Choose the Canon EOS R5 Mark II if you require high-speed performance for action or cinema, as it delivers 30fps electronic bursts and internal 8K DCI RAW recording. Its stacked sensor architecture and 600-frame RAW buffer are built for professional sports and wildlife workflows.
Choose the Sony Alpha 7R V if your priority is maximum image detail and power efficiency, featuring a 61-megapixel sensor and 530-shot battery life. The 9440000-dot EVF and lower price point make it the choice for landscape and studio photographers.
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 101.2, 93.5
RAW buffer depth
600 frames vs 68 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R5 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.9, 82.4
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Battery life (CIPA)
530 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Resolution
61 MP vs 45 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked CMOS — speed and resolution
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓30fps electronic burst at full 45MP
- ✓5.76M dot EVF
Cons
- –Premium $4,299 price
- –Short battery life (320 CIPA shots)
- –Body heat in extended 8K sessions
Alpha 7R V
Pros
- ✓61MP — exceptional detail and crop flexibility
- ✓AI-based subject recognition (AI Processing Unit)
- ✓8-stop IBIS compensation
- ✓9.44M dot EVF — highest on market
Cons
- –10fps burst limits sports/action use
- –Large RAW files (61MB+ each)
- –No internal RAW video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R5 Mark II or Alpha 7R V?
EOS R5 Mark II scores 9.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7R V — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and Alpha 7R V?
EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP and Alpha 7R V is 61 MP, so the Alpha 7R V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and Alpha 7R V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R V has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 Mark II or the Alpha 7R V?
EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R V reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and Alpha 7R V?
EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g and Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g, so the Alpha 7R V is 23 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and Alpha 7R V record 4K video?
EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R V: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 Mark II and Alpha 7R V weather sealed?
EOS R5 Mark II: Yes. Alpha 7R V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 Mark II and 530 shots for the Alpha 7R V, giving the Alpha 7R V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 Mark II launched at $4,299 and Alpha 7R V at $3,899. The Alpha 7R V is $400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.