Canon 7D MII vs Sony A99 II

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 7D MII and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7D MII was released 24 months prior to the A99 II making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 7D MII grades against the A99 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II & Sony Alpha A99 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery & Sony A99 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D MII has physical dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Sony A99 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7D MII compared to the A99 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and A99 II is 55 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and A99 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7D MII because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 II will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 7D MII will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.