Canon EOS R5 vs Sony Alpha A7C R
Sony Alpha A7C R has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The EOS R5 is the better pick for wildlife; the Alpha A7C R is better for travel, portraits, landscapes.
Choose the EOS R5 for
- faster bursts (20fps vs 8fps)
- a lower price (from £1,239)
- stronger video (8K 30p)
Choose the Alpha A7C R for
- more resolution (61MP vs 45MP)
- a lighter body (515g vs 738g)
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
- a newer design (2023)
Specs side by side
| Spec | EOS R5 | Alpha A7C R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Full frame, 45MP | Full frame, 61MP |
| Mount | Canon RF (full frame) | Sony FE (full frame) |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Burst | 20 fps | 8 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 51,200 | 32,000 |
| Stabilisation | In-body | In-body |
| Video | 8K 30p | 4K 30p |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 738 g | 515 g |
| Battery | Canon LP-E6NH | Sony NP-FZ100 |
| Card slots | CFexpress B + SD (UHS-II) | SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | No longer sold new | £2,599 |
| Used at MPB | £1,239–2,009 | £1,559–1,689 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (14 third-party) | 105 (82 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | Alpha A7C R |
| Portraits | Alpha A7C R |
| Landscape | Alpha A7C R |
| Wildlife & animals | EOS R5 |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The EOS R5 uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses in our database, 14 third-party) and the Alpha A7C R uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses, 82 third-party). Batteries: Canon LP-E6NH vs Sony NP-FZ100 (about £65).
EOS R5 compatible lenses → · Alpha A7C R compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Canon EOS R5 better than the Sony Alpha A7C R?
It depends on your priorities. The EOS R5 offers faster bursts (20fps vs 8fps), a lower price (from £1,239), stronger video (8K 30p); the Alpha A7C R offers more resolution (61MP vs 45MP), a lighter body (515g vs 738g), more lenses in our database (105 vs 36).
Which is better for video, the EOS R5 or the Alpha A7C R?
The EOS R5 is stronger for video: EOS R5 records 8K 30p, Alpha A7C R records 4K 30p.
Which is cheaper, the EOS R5 or the Alpha A7C R?
The EOS R5 costs No longer sold new new and from £1,239 used at MPB; the Alpha A7C R costs £2,599 new and from £1,559 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Canon EOS R5 lenses on the Alpha A7C R?
Not directly. The EOS R5 uses Canon RF / RF-S and the Alpha A7C R uses Sony E / FE; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.