Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Sony Alpha 6000

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 7D Mark IIAlpha 6000
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 7D Sony NEX-6
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6100
      MSRP$1799 (body only), $2149 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.4 x 15 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36486000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 4806000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points65179
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points650
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenEh-A Standard Focusing Screen
      Eh-S Super Precision Matte
      Optics Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x1.05x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferHigh-speed: Maximum approx. 10.0 fps (Maximum approx. 9.5 fps with EOS iTR AF)
      Low-speed: Approx. 3 fps (default setting)
      Silent continuous shooting: Maximum approx. 4.0 fps
      Up to 11 fps
      Flash Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II
      Manual flash
      Multi flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Flash Range12.00 m6.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supporTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 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 Lock1. Auto AE lock
      2. Manual AE lock
      DXO Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      DxO Low Light ISO10821347
      DxO Color Depth22.424.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.813.1
      DxO Overall Score7082
      Video Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired or wireless wired or PC
      Environmental Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Dimensions149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07")120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"
      Package Weight3.9 lb1.48 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Battery PackLP-E6NNP-FW50
      Battery Life670 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 6000
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body covers
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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