EOS R5vs Sony FX30
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EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
EOS R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the sony fx30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — |
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