Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Sony a1 II
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Canon EOS R5 Mark II is better
- ISO range: 100-51200 vs 100-32000 (exp. 50-102400)(1.6× more)
Why Sony a1 II is better
- Max shutter speed: 1/32000s electronic vs 1/8000s mechanical(4.0× more)
- Viewfinder resolution: 9.44M dots vs 5.76M dots(1.6× more)
- Battery life (CIPA): 520 shots vs 340 shots(53% more)
- Resolution: 50.1 MP vs 45 MP(11% more)
- Weight: 743 g vs 746 g (body only)(lower)
Verdict
Sony a1 II leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Sony a1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Resolution | 45 MP | 50.1 MP● |
| Sensor size | Full-frame stacked BSI CMOS | Full-frame (stacked BSI CMOS) |
| ISO range | 100-51200● | 100-32000 (exp. 50-102400) |
| AF points | — | 759 phase-detect |
| Performance | ||
| Burst rate | 30 fps electronic | 30 fps electronic |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s mechanical | 1/32000s electronic● |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5.76M dots | 9.44M dots● |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 8K30p RAW internal | 8K30p |
| High frame rate 4K | — | 4K120p |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 746 g (body only) | 743 g● |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 340 shots | 520 shots● |
| Storage | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD |