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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Superseded the Canon 6D
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Sony A77 II

 6D MII A77 II 
IntroducedJune 2017May 2014More modern by 38 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Canon 6D MII

 A77 II 6D MII 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Sony A77 II

 6D MII A77 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography highlights
Sony A77 II Street photography highlights
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (40,000)
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 6D MII
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
87
image stabilization
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography features
Sony A77 II Travel photography features
78
better than average battery pack (1,200 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography features
Sony A77 II Landscape photography features
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,200 per charge)
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (480 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging highlights
Sony A77 II Vlogging highlights
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
77
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
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Canon 6D MII vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Sony A77 II
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IISony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2014-05-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 40000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 79
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.5fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 pounds) 647g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 13.4
DXO Low light rating 2862 1013
Other
Battery life 1200 images 480 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,799 $1,198