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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
Photography Glossary

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was launched 2 years after the A77 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 5D MIV scores against the A77 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sony A77 II

 5D MIV A77 II 
AnnouncedAugust 2016May 2014More modern by 28 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1229kCrisper display (+391k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Canon 5D MIV

 A77 II 5D MIV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sony A77 II

 5D MIV A77 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV features external dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the A77 II.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and A77 II is 55 and 62 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and A77 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
85
focusing manually
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Street photography camera
65
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Sony A77 II
67
environment proof
includes focus via touch
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count great (30 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Sony A77 II Vlogging features
31
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Sony A77 II
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-08-25 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 61 79
Cross type focus points 41 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890g (1.96 pounds) 647g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.4
DXO Low light rating 2995 1013
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 480 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Single
Launch pricing $3,299 $1,198