Canon 5D MII vs Sony A7
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Canon 5D MII vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 850g - 152 x 114 x 75mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Superseded the Canon 5D
- Successor is Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Released January 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7 II
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A7 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 5D MII and Sony A7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 5D MII was launched 6 years before the A7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 5D MII grades against the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MII over the Sony A7
5D MII | A7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Canon 5D MII
A7 | 5D MII | |||
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Released | January 2014 | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 5D MII and Sony A7
5D MII | A7 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII features external measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Check the Canon 5D MII and Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 5D MII against the A7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MII and A7 is 56 and 78 respectively.
Canon 5D MII vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and A7.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A7 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 5D MII will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon 5D MII vs Sony A7 Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark II | Sony Alpha A7 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-02-13 | 2014-01-22 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5616 x 3744 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 117 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Sony E |
Available lenses | 250 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 850 grams (1.87 lbs) | 474 grams (1.04 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 152 x 114 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 14.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1815 | 2248 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 850 images | 340 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,190 | $798 |