Canon 1D X II vs Sony A7R II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 1D X II vs Sony A7R 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 1D X II	Sony A7R II
Megapixels	20.2	42.4
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	7952 x 5304
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony E
ISO	100 - 51,200	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	409,600	50 - 102,400
AF Points	61	399
Cross-type AF Points	41	399 phase
Continuous Mode	14fps	5fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76x	0.78x
Video Resolution	4096x2160 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + CFast	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UDMA7	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	23
RAW Buffer Size	Unlimited	23
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.8s	1.5s
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)	1210 shots	340 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E19)	Yes (2 x NP-FW50)
Weight	54.5 oz (1,544g)	22.6 oz (640g)
Size	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3"	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2015

Canon 1D X II Advantages:

• Continuous mode – 14fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

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

• JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 23.

• RAW Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 23.

• Built-in GPS

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 1210 shots vs 340 shots.

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Sony A7R II Advantages:

• Megapixels – 22.2 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Sony A7R II is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Sony A7R II has no AA filter.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A7R II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 399 vs 61.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• Time-Lapse

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A7R II weighs 904g less.

• Size – The Sony A7R II is noticeably smaller.

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