Canon EOS 5D vs Sony Alpha 7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 5DAlpha 7
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 II
      MSRP$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels13.3 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20050 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      ProcessorDIGIC IIBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution4368 x 29126000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3168 x 2112, 2496 x 16646000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9117
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Lens MountCanon EFSony E
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT liquid-crystal color LCDXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesExternal
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      DxO Low Light ISO13682248
      DxO Color Depth22.924.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.114.2
      DxO Overall Score7190
      Video Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control N3 connector wired
      Environmental Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Dimensions152 x 113 x 75 mm (5.98 x 4.45 x 2.95")127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Battery PackBP-511ANP-FW50
      Battery Life800 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS 5D Sony Alpha 7
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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