Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit
full-frame · 2022
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
full-frame · 2024
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit lands at 93 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II at 95. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II 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 | Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
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
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
FAQ: Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Which is better, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
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.
Does Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit 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 photo, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (95 vs 93). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for autofocus, Sony A7R V · with 24-70mm kit or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (93 vs 91). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.