Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700
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![Canon EOS 6D Mark II front Canon EOS 6D Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II/Canon-6D-MII-front.jpg)
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Released June 2017
- Old Model is Canon 6D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Launched December 2007
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Renewed by Sony A77
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and A700 (12MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and A700 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
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The 6D MII was announced 9 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 6D MII grades vs the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Sony A700
6D MII | A700 | |||
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Launched | June 2017 | ![]() | December 2007 | Fresher by 116 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon 6D MII
A700 | 6D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Sony A700
6D MII | A700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII provides physical measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Compare the Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 6D MII versus the A700.
![Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 size comparison Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.
![Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and A700.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 6D MII having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 6D MII will render more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 6D MII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-6D-Mark-II-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A700 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-06-29 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 4272 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 40000 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 250 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 lbs) | 768 grams (1.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 85 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | 2862 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6N | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $1,799 | $1,000 |