Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon D7500vs Sony A7R V
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
- You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
- You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £899 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.9MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 640g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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