Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Sony Alpha 7 IV

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS 7D Mark IIAlpha 7 IV
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 7D Sony Alpha 7 III
      MSRP$1799 (body only), $2149 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)$2499, €2,800, £2,400 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.4 x 15 mm35.9 x 23.8 mm
      Total Pixels20.9 Megapixel34.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.2 Megapixel33.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20050 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6BIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36487008 x 4672
      Other Resolutions4104 x 2736 (M-Raw), 3648 x 2432, 2736 x 1824, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      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
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points65759
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points65
      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 7 IV
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,440k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1x0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,680k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      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 10 fps at 33 MP for up to 828 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II
      Manual flash
      Multi flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash Range12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 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 TerminalIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-3 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 increments)
      Exposure Lock1. Auto AE lock
      2. Manual AE lock
      DXO Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      DxO Low Light ISO10823379
      DxO Color Depth22.425.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.814.7
      DxO Overall Score7097
      Video Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Internal Recording ModesH.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [50 to 200 Mbps]
      H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps [30 to 150 Mbps]
      H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [100 to 200 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [60 to 150 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Focus Mapping function for Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min13 hours
      Terminals Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of October, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired or wireless wireless or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Dimensions149 x 112 x 78 mm (5.87 x 4.41 x 3.07")131 x 96 x 80 mm (5.16 x 3.78 x 3.15")
      Weight (inc. batteries)910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)659 g (1.45 lb / 23.25 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.9 x 6.4"
      Package Weight3.9 lb2.53 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Battery PackLP-E6NNP-FZ100
      Battery Life670 shots600 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Slot 1: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS 7D Mark II Sony Alpha 7 IV
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body coversMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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