Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 7D Mark II and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II was introduced in September 2014 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 was introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II Highlights

      • 20.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 16,000 Native ISO
      • 65 Focus Points (65 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 201k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS 7D Mark II
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      •   Video Capture
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      CONS

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Canon 7D II
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 7D Mark II over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel vs 20.1 Megapixel
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Cross-type Focus Points 65 vs 0
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 460k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 670 shots vs 300 shots
      More Storage Slots 2 vs 1

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      Canon 5D II
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon Z5
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      OM System TG-7
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X-E2S
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 7D
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon 1 V2
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      1-inch

      14.2 MP

      Nikon L100
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      1/2.33-inch

      10.0 MP

      Pentax 645Z
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      Medium format

      51.4 MP

      Canon SD1400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Pentax K10D
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Panasonic FH1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony H400
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 over Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      Cheaper $1799 (body only), $2149 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens) vs $320
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 16,000 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 5152 x 3864
      Image Stabilization vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) vs 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)

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      Sony H300
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony H200
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P100
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Panasonic FS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Fujifilm F660EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Built-In Wi-Fi

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 1,040k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 201k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II features a 20.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.4 x 15 mm and a total area of 336 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 16,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5152 x 2896, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      Bluetooth on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 7D Mark II has a Mini HDMI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II comes with LP-E6N battery pack with battery life of 670 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 7D Mark II, and up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. Canon EOS 7D Mark II can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 65 (65 cross-type) focusing points and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has . Canon EOS 7D Mark II has detection range from -3 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS 7D Mark II ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 7D Mark II and ±2 range on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 7D Mark II and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m on Canon EOS 7D Mark II and 8.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. Canon EOS 7D Mark II also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Canon EOS 7D Mark II.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II body has dimensions of 149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 body has dimensions of 130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 4.8"). Canon EOS 7D Mark II weighs 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 weighs 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz).

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

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      112 mm

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      130 mm

      95 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      71
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      79
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      79
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and give them scores of 72 and 61 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      OVERALL
      72
      OVERALL
      61

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   16,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 70
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      84
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   65 Focus Points
      •   65 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 7D Mark II

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 670 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


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