Should I Get the Sony a1 II or the Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Photographers contemplating this question will find the Canon EOS R5 Mark II's price especially attractive. The difference is enough to fund a pro-grade lens.
Check out the a1 II vs. R5 II specification comparison and the visual comparison of these cameras. What are the differences between the Sony Alpha 1 II and the R5 Mark II? Here are the a1 II advantages:
- 50 megapixels vs. 45 megapixels (50 is my favorite, but 45 is close)
- 3.8 ms imaging sensor readout speed vs. 6.3 (faster readout reduces electronic shutter issues)
- 0.64" (16mm) 9.44 million dot 0.90x EVF vs. 0.50" (12.7mm) 5.76 million dot 0.76x
- 240 fps EVF vs. 120
- 4-axis articulated LCD
- Up to 1 second Pre-Capture vs. 0.5 seconds
- +/- 5 stops exposure compensation vs. 3
- Pixel Shift Multi Shooting (provides dramatically higher resolution after post-processing, but everything in the frame must be still)
- 1/400 max flash sync vs. 1/250
- Movie Auto Framing feature
- Ethernet port vs. available with accessory grip
- 420 shots CIPA viewfinder battery life vs. 340
- Slightly smaller
Here are the R5 II advantages:
- Dramatically lower price
- 30 fps with lossless RAW vs. lossy
- Eye Control AF
- AF to EV -7.5 to 21 vs. -4 to 20 (ratings at f/1.2 vs. f/2, but still an advantage)
- 5,850 manually-selectable AF points vs. 759
- 8K 60p 12-bit internal RAW vs. 8K 30p 10-bit
- 6 GHz WiFi vs. 5
- Has a top LCD
- 630 shots CIPA LCD battery life vs. 520
- Cooling fan grip available
- Slightly lighter
The Sony camera has dual CFexpress Type A and SD combo slots, while the Canon camera has dedicated CFexpress Type B and SD slots.
Comparing across brands is significantly challenged by the differing interface and ergonomics. These cameras are quite different in those regards, and advantages will often be determined by personal preference. Notably, I find the Canon grip more comfortable when using mid- and large-sized lenses.
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