Canon 80D vs Sony A7

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon 80D and Sony A7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the 80D (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The 80D was launched 2 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 80D matches up against the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 80D offers external dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 80D and Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 80D against the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and A7 is 59 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and A7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The 80D has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The more recent 80D should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.