Canon EOS R5 vs Sony A7R V
Real-world comparison — specs, sensor size, autofocus, video, ownership reality. Adjust the workflow lens below to see how each body lands for travel, hybrid, wildlife, or studio use.
Visual
Estimated
Ranked
Canon EOS R5
Full-frame / 620g
Sony A7R V
Full-frame / 723g
Workflow lens
Canon EOS R5 is the stronger fit for travel and everyday carry.
Canon EOS R5 leads on carry and size by 6 points.
Canon EOS R5 leads on video readiness by 26 points.
Canon EOS R5 leads on AF confidence by 8 points.
Camera size studio
Relative body dimensions
Front, back and top views are drawn from external dimensions so the size relationship stays proportional.
View
Mode
Canon EOS R5
Front view / 132 x 92mm
132 x 92 x 72mm
Sony A7R V
Front view / 131 x 97mm
131 x 97 x 82mm
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
External dimensions and carry delta
Sony A7R V is the narrowest (1mm less than Canon EOS R5), Canon EOS R5 is the shortest (5mm less than Sony A7R V), Canon EOS R5 is the thinnest (10mm less than Sony A7R V), and Canon EOS R5 is the lightest (103g less than Sony A7R V).
Canon EOS R5
Sony A7R V
Class benchmarks
Sensor comparison
Sensor size to scale
×1 crop
×1 crop
All 2 use Full-frame sensors — sensor size is a wash here.
Decision matrix
Scores tuned for travel
Highlighted specs
Only specs that change the decision
Sensor
45MP full-frame
Sensor
61MP full-frame BSI
Video
8K/30p
Autofocus
AI unit, 693 points
Community comparison
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Common questions
Answers from this comparison
Drawn from the products' specs and category facts — same logic the comparison engine uses for its verdict.
Is the Canon EOS R5 better than the Sony A7R V?
Neither product is universally better — the right answer depends on what you shoot. Walk the use-case verdicts in the comparison studio above to see which body lines up with your specific work.
Which is better for travel — the Canon EOS R5 or the Sony A7R V?
For travel, the combination of weight, weather sealing, and lens flexibility matters more than headline specs. The carry-envelope module in the comparison above breaks down the practical kit weight of each body with a normal lens attached.