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Canon EOS R5 Mark II — 45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Canon

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection

95
/ 100
From $4,299
VS
Canon EOS R5 Mark II wins by 3
Sony Alpha 7 IV — 33 MP full-frame · 4K60 · Hybrid
Sony

Sony Alpha 7 IV

33 MP full-frame · 4K60 · Hybrid

92
/ 100
From $2,498
Specdex verdict

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 Alpha 7 IV at 92. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…

  • ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
  • ✓Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
  • ✓Up to 30 fps electronic burst

Pick Sony Alpha 7 IV if…

  • ✓Great hybrid stills + video
  • ✓Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
  • ✓Dual card slots
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Autofocus

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (98 vs 96).

Photo

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Compared on the photo sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (96 vs 94).

Video

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Compared on the video sub-score

Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on video (96 vs 90).

Value for money

Sony Alpha 7 IV

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony Alpha 7 IV more score per dollar ($2,498 vs $4,299).

Canon EOS R5 Mark II 95
vs
92 Sony Alpha 7 IV

Score breakdown

Canon EOS R5 Mark II
95
photo 96
video 96
autofocus 98
ergonomics 92
Sony Alpha 7 IV
92
photo 94
video 90
autofocus 96
ergonomics 88

Specs side-by-side

Canon EOS R5 Mark II versus Sony Alpha 7 IV — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EOS R5 Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
Sensor
45 MP BSI stacked CMOS
33 MP Exmor R CMOS
Mount
Canon RF
Sony E
Burst
12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic
—
Video
8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p
4K60 (Super35), 4K30 full-frame
AF
5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage
—
ISO
100–51200 (exp. 50–102400)
—
Stabilization
5-axis IBIS
5-axis IBIS

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Pros
  • +8K 60p RAW internal recording
  • +Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
  • +Up to 30 fps electronic burst
Cons
  • −Price jumped from R5
  • −Body heats in extended 8K recording
  • −Battery life modest

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 Mark II vs Sony Alpha 7 IV

Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony Alpha 7 IV? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 autofocus.

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 Mark II 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.

Which is better for autofocus, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony Alpha 7 IV? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (98 vs 96). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.

Which is better for photo, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony Alpha 7 IV? +

Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (96 vs 94). Compared on the photo sub-score.