Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700
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Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Expand to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Announced September 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon 7D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Introduced December 2007
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Replacement is Sony A77

Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and A700 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 7D MII was brought out 6 years after the A700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7D MII scores against the A700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Sony A700
7D MII | A700 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | ![]() | December 2007 | Newer by 83 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon 7D MII
A700 | 7D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Sony A700
7D MII | A700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII has got outer measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Compare the Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7D MII versus the A700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and A700 is 55 and 58 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D MII and A700.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 7D MII to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 7D MII is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon 7D MII vs Sony A700 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2007-12-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 (dual) | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.4 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 336.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 65 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 65 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 910g (2.01 pounds) | 768g (1.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Retail cost | $1,086 | $1,000 |