Canon 7D MII vs Sony A77

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 7D MII versus Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was announced 2 years after the A77 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7D MII grades vs the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony SLT-A77. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII enjoys outer dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 7D MII compared to the A77.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and A77 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and A77.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony A77 to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher 7D MII provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.