Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Alpha 7 IV is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 180 frames)
- AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R5 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,686,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS R5 is 7mm wider, 1mm taller, and 8mm thicker than Alpha 7 IV.
EOS R5 is 80 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
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
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
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Max video bit rate
2600 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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
Weight
658 g vs 738 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R5
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R5 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS R5 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 80 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.