Canon 7D MII vs Sony A77 II
Portability
55 Imaging
63 Features
80 Overall
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55 Imaging
63 Features
80 Overall
69
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
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62 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
73
Canon 7D MII vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Previous Model is Canon 7D
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed May 2014
- Superseded the Sony A77
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon 7D MII vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 7D MII was released 4 months later than the A77 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7D MII grades vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Sony A77 II
| 7D MII | A77 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Canon 7D MII
| A77 II | 7D MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Sony A77 II
| 7D MII | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | May 2014 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon 7D MII vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII comes with 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) while the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7D MII and the A77 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D MII and A77 II is 55 and 62 respectively.
Canon 7D MII vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and A77 II.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A77 II to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 7D MII
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Sony A77 II Street photography information
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery (670 shots)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery life (480 CIPA)
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Canon 7D MII as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
environment proof
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (670 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
environment sealing
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (480 shots)
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Landscape photography with Canon 7D MII
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery (670 CIPA)
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery life (480 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
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Canon 7D MII vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2014-09-15 | 2014-05-21 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 6 (dual) | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.4 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 336.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 16000 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 65 | 79 |
| Cross focus points | 65 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 12.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 910 grams (2.01 pounds) | 647 grams (1.43 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 70 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 1082 | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 670 pictures | 480 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E6N | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $1,086 | $1,198 |