Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
95
/ 100
From $4,299
VS
Sony
Sony A9 III · Body only
full-frame · 2024
95
/ 100
From $5,998
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Sony A9 III · Body only at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
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 A9 III · Body only if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Canon EOS R5 Mark II 95
vs 95 Sony A9 III · Body only
Score breakdown
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
95 photo 96
video 96
autofocus 98
ergonomics 92
Sony A9 III · Body only
95 photo 95
video 91
autofocus 93
ergonomics 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Sony A9 III · Body only |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45 MP BSI stacked CMOS | — |
| Mount | Canon RF | — |
| Burst | 12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic | — |
| Video | 8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p | — |
| AF | 5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage | — |
| ISO | 100–51200 (exp. 50–102400) | — |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | — |
| Format | — | full-frame |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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 A9 III · Body only
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
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Sony A9 III · Body only
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony A9 III · Body only? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 A9 III · Body only worth the price? +
At $5,998, Sony A9 III · Body only delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony A9 III · Body only 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.