Canon 7D MII vs Sony A99

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon 7D MII and Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is very close but the 7D MII (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 7D MII was brought out 22 months later than the A99 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7D MII matches up vs the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D MII has outer dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 7D MII against the A99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and A99 is 55 and 57 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and A99.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7D MII because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A99 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 7D MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.