Canon EOS R5 Mark II
full-frame · 2024
Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit
full-frame · 2022
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit at 93. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm 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 IICompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (95 vs 93).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (93 vs 91).
Video
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on video (91 vs 89).
Value for money
Canon EOS R5 Mark IISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Canon EOS R5 Mark II more score per dollar ($4,299 vs $5,098).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- +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 24-70mm 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 vs Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit worth the price? +
At $5,098, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm 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 or Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (95 vs 93). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (93 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.