Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only
full-frame · 2024
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit
full-frame · 2022
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only lands at 95 and Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit at 93. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhoto
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body onlyCompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on photo (95 vs 93).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body onlyCompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on autofocus (93 vs 91).
Video
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body onlyCompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only leads on video (91 vs 89).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only | Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only vs Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit worth the price? +
At $4,598, Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only — leads on photo (95 vs 93). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only or Sony A7R V · with 28-75mm kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · Body only — leads on autofocus (93 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.