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Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • Replacement is Sony A7 III
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Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon 750D and Sony A7 II, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 750D (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the 750D (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 750D was introduced 3 months later than the A7 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 750D scores vs the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony A7 II

 750D A7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Canon 750D

 A7 II 750D 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony A7 II

 750D A7 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 750D offers exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon 750D and Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 750D versus the A7 II.

Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and A7 II is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 750D and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The 750D provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult.

Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 750D
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography information
Sony A7 II Sports photography information
61
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography information
Sony A7 II Travel photography information
66
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
61
weather proof
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging factors
Sony A7 II Vlogging factors
72
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 750D vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Sony A7 II
 Canon EOS 750dSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 750d Sony Alpha A7 II
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2014-11-20
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 19 117
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Amount of lenses 326 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555 grams (1.22 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 90
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.6
DXO Low light rating 919 2449
Other
Battery life 440 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $749 $1,456