Sony Alpha 7 IV
33 MP full-frame · 4K60 · Hybrid
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony Alpha 7 IV lands at 92 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II at 95. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony Alpha 7 IV if…
- ✓Great hybrid stills + video
- ✓Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
- ✓Dual card slots
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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testAutofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (98 vs 96).
Photo
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (96 vs 94).
Video
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on video (96 vs 90).
Value for money
Sony Alpha 7 IVSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sony Alpha 7 IV more score per dollar ($2,498 vs $4,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony Alpha 7 IV | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 33 MP Exmor R CMOS | 45 MP BSI stacked CMOS |
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Video | 4K60 (Super35), 4K30 full-frame | 8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst | — | 12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic |
| AF | — | 5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage |
| ISO | — | 100–51200 (exp. 50–102400) |
Sony Alpha 7 IV
- +Great hybrid stills + video
- +Excellent AF with Real-time Tracking
- +Dual card slots
- −4K60 is Super 35 crop
- −Menus still dense
- −Heats with long 4K recording
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- +8K 60p RAW internal recording
- +Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- +Up to 30 fps electronic burst
- −Price jumped from R5
- −Body heats in extended 8K recording
- −Battery life modest
FAQ: Sony Alpha 7 IV vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Which is better, Sony Alpha 7 IV or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony Alpha 7 IV worth the price? +
At $2,498, Sony Alpha 7 IV delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in autofocus.
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.
Does Sony Alpha 7 IV or Canon EOS R5 Mark II 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, Sony Alpha 7 IV or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (98 vs 96). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.
Which is better for photo, Sony Alpha 7 IV or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (96 vs 94). Compared on the photo sub-score.