Sony A99 II vs Canon R5

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Sony A99 II vs Canon R5

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 864.0mm²
45.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Sony A99 II advantages over Canon R5

Less expensive
$3198* vs $4299
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

490 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos

Canon R5 advantages over Sony A99 II

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
700k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality at low, moderate ISOs; Improved high ISO performance; Fast continuous shooting speeds; Very impressive hybrid autofocus; High-quality 4K UHD video; Rugged camera body.
Multi-selector joystick can be awkward to use; No EVF live view at fastest burst rate; Buffer clearing is slow with no UHS-II support; 4K UHD video isn't as full-featured as E-mount counterparts.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon R5, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Sony A99 II

Canon 5DS R

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1729
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Canon 5DS R

Canon R5

Canon 5DS R

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1729
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon R5 vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Sony A99 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$3198
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2499
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A99 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon R5

Canon 5D Mark IV

$3549
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2499
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon R5 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2664
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Nikon D850

Canon R5

Nikon D850

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2664
35mm

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon D850

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Sony A99 II

Nikon Z7 II

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$2730
35mm

Touchscreen
Newer

Compare Sony A99 II vs Nikon Z7 II

Canon R5

Nikon Z7 II

$3549
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$2730
35mm

Less expensive
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon R5 vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Sony A1

Sony A99 II

Sony A1

$3198
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$6499
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A99 II vs Sony A1

Canon R5

Sony A1

$3549
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$6499
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

Compare Canon R5 vs Sony A1

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