Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Sony A7R Vvs Sony RX100 VII
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.
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, sony a7r v are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Sony A7R V (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £3,899 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 61.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 8-stop IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 723g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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