Canon
Canon EOS R5
full-frame · 2020
92
/ 100
From $3,899
VS
Sony
Sony Alpha 7 IV
33 MP full-frame · 4K60 · Hybrid
92
/ 100
From $2,498
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 lands at 92 and Sony Alpha 7 IV at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Canon EOS R5 if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Sony Alpha 7 IV if…
- ✓Great hybrid stills + video
- ✓Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
- ✓Dual card slots
Canon EOS R5 92
vs 92 Sony Alpha 7 IV
Score breakdown
Canon EOS R5
92 photo 92
video 88
autofocus 90
ergonomics 86
Sony Alpha 7 IV
92 photo 94
video 90
autofocus 96
ergonomics 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 | Sony Alpha 7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Sensor | — | 33 MP Exmor R CMOS |
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Video | — | 4K60 (Super35), 4K30 full-frame |
| Stabilization | — | 5-axis IBIS |
Canon EOS R5
Pros
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Sony Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- +Great hybrid stills + video
- +Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
- +Dual card slots
Cons
- −4K60 is Super 35 crop
- −Menus still dense
- −Heats with long 4K recording
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 vs Sony Alpha 7 IV
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 or Sony Alpha 7 IV? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 worth the price? +
At $3,899, Canon EOS R5 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in photo.
Is Sony Alpha 7 IV worth the price? +
At $2,498, Sony Alpha 7 IV delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in autofocus.
Does Canon EOS R5 or Sony Alpha 7 IV 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.