Sony A1 vs Canon R5
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 5:19 pm
I have run into a lot of people who are switching from either Nikon or Canon cameras to the Sony A1. I would like to understand why this is.
The reviews that I have seen of the A1/R5 comparison generally indicate that the R5 autofocus is at least as good as the A1 in most respects, maybe better for eye tracking. Noise is also similar or perhaps slightly better for the R5, possibly due to a larger pixel. The negative features of the R5 appear to be frame rate (20 vs 30 for the A1), and shutter lag due to the lack of a stacked CMOS for the R5. If these are the drivers and photographers are not willing to wait for for either the R3 or R1, then I get it. However, as someone heavily invested in Canon glass, I am willing to go with the R5 and the soon to be announced R3 as a mirrorless substitute for the 1DX. Admittedly, it looks like a bit of a wait for the R1, but I'm willing to wait for the large format with 30 fps, which I have to assume the R1 will have.
Perhaps another factor could be the lenses. I have heard very good things about the Sony 600mm AF drive; not sure how this compares with the Canon 600mm IS III. There have also been some comments about excellent balance of the Sony lens. I have to say I am a bit disappointed that Canon is choosing to just stick an adapter on their EOS lens to create an RF version. Maybe this is a factor in people's minds as well.
Don Lee
The reviews that I have seen of the A1/R5 comparison generally indicate that the R5 autofocus is at least as good as the A1 in most respects, maybe better for eye tracking. Noise is also similar or perhaps slightly better for the R5, possibly due to a larger pixel. The negative features of the R5 appear to be frame rate (20 vs 30 for the A1), and shutter lag due to the lack of a stacked CMOS for the R5. If these are the drivers and photographers are not willing to wait for for either the R3 or R1, then I get it. However, as someone heavily invested in Canon glass, I am willing to go with the R5 and the soon to be announced R3 as a mirrorless substitute for the 1DX. Admittedly, it looks like a bit of a wait for the R1, but I'm willing to wait for the large format with 30 fps, which I have to assume the R1 will have.
Perhaps another factor could be the lenses. I have heard very good things about the Sony 600mm AF drive; not sure how this compares with the Canon 600mm IS III. There have also been some comments about excellent balance of the Sony lens. I have to say I am a bit disappointed that Canon is choosing to just stick an adapter on their EOS lens to create an RF version. Maybe this is a factor in people's minds as well.
Don Lee