Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 6D MII and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively comparable but the 6D MII (Full frame) and A77 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6D MII was unveiled 3 years after the A77 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 6D MII scores versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Sony SLT-A77 II. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII features physical dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 6D MII vs the A77 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and A77 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 6D MII will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher 6D MII is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.