I'd wager the R5ii because the grip looks more curved
Repulsive_Target55 in r/AskPhotography
SourceCanon EOS R5 Mark II vs Sony Alpha 1 II
Reddit head-to-head
4 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 3 lean toward Canon EOS R5 Mark II, 1 toward Sony Alpha 1 II, and 0 don't pick a side.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · 3Neutral · 0Sony Alpha 1 II · 1
Why Redditors pick the Canon EOS R5 Mark II
When I moved to the R5 I was glad I stayed with Canon
aarrtee in r/AskPhotography
SourceA Canon R5II or Sony A7RV would be a better option
harexe in r/AskPhotography
SourceWhy Redditors pick the Sony Alpha 1 II
the lens selection with e-mount blows all other mounts away
crawler54 in r/AskPhotography
SourceFeature comparison
Green marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
182 Reddit mentions
$5,249.00
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Sony Alpha 1 II
133 Reddit mentions
$6,998.00
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Products
#36
Canon
$5,249.00
EOS R5 Mark II
60.1/100
182 opinionsReddit score
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138 positive3 neutral41 negative
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#48
Sony
$6,998.00
Alpha 1 II
58.4/100
133 opinionsReddit score
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99 positive2 neutral32 negative
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better according to Reddit: Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Sony Alpha 1 II?
4 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 3 lean toward Canon EOS R5 Mark II, 1 toward Sony Alpha 1 II, and 0 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit leans toward Canon EOS R5 Mark II.
How do Canon EOS R5 Mark II and Sony Alpha 1 II compare in overall Reddit sentiment?
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Canon EOS R5 Mark II has 76% positive sentiment over 182 Reddit mentions, while Sony Alpha 1 II has 74% positive sentiment over 133 mentions.
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