Sony a9 II vs Canon EOS R5
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a9 II and Canon EOS R5. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a9 II is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R5 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a9 II were released 2019 and Canon EOS R5 was released 2020. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a9 II | 2019 |
Canon EOS R5 | 2020 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a9 II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Canon EOS R5 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a9 II has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R5 has 45 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a9 II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R5 |
45 MP
44761088 pixels 8192 x 5464 |
Canon EOS R5 has a 87 % larger resolution than Sony a9 II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 51200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a9 II | 100-51200 |
Canon EOS R5 | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R5 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a9 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R5
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a9 II can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R5 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a9 II | 20 |
Canon EOS R5 | 20 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a9 II and Canon EOS R5 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS R5 weighs 738 gr (equal to 1.63 lb) which is 9% heavier than Sony a9 II and its 678 gr (or 1.49 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a9 II | 678 gr 1.49 lb |
Canon EOS R5 | 738 gr 1.63 lb |
Sony a9 II vs Canon EOS R5 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a9 II and Canon EOS R5, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Name | Sony a9 II | Canon EOS R5 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Release Year | 2019 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2019-10-03 | 2020-07-09 |
MSRP | 4499 USD | 3899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 8192 x 5464 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 45 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Yes (Sensor-Shift. Works with lens-based IS systems for maximum shake reduction.) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5.5 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 693 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1440000 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.76× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3686400 | 5760000 |
Photography features |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Frames per second | 20 fps | 20 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD |
H.265 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 7680 x 4320 8192 x 4320 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac + NFC + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or wireless) | Yes |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a9 II |
Canon EOS R5 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100
|
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 690 shots | 320 shots |
Width | 129 mm | 138 mm |
Height | 96 mm | 98 mm |
Depth | 76 mm | 88 mm |
Weight | 678 gram | 738 gram |