Canon 7D II vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 7D II vs Sony A77 II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 7D II	A77 II
Megapixels	20.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Sony A
ISO	100 - 16,000	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	51,200	50 - 51,200
AF Points	65	79
Cross-type AF Points	65	15 cross-type
Continuous Mode	10fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,229,760 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x	1.09x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	CF + SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-II & UDMA7	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	103	26
RAW Buffer Size	26	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	670 shots	480 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	32.1 oz (910g)	22.8 oz (647g)
Size	5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1"	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2014

Canon 7D II Advantages:

• Cross-type AF Points – 65 vs 15 phase-type.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 103 vs 26.

• Built-in GPS

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 670 shots vs 480 shots.

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Sony A77 II Advantages:

• Megapixels –  4.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A77 II is a much better choice.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A77 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 79 vs 65.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 10fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A77 II weighs 263g less.

• Size – The Sony A77 II is noticeably smaller.

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