Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit
full-frame · 2024
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit lands at 95 and Canon EOS R5 Mark II at 95. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
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 testPhoto
TieCompared on the photo sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (98 vs 93).
Video
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on video (96 vs 91).
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 $7,348).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit | Canon EOS R5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Format | full-frame | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| 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 |
Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery 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
- +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 A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit vs Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Which is better, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Both score 95 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit worth the price? +
At $7,348, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 autofocus.
Does Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery 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 autofocus, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on autofocus (98 vs 93). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.
Which is better for video, Sony A9 III · with 24-70mm kit · with dual-battery kit or Canon EOS R5 Mark II? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on video (96 vs 91). Compared on the video sub-score.