Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 II

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

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.

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

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.