Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560

Comparison of Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 7D Mark II ×
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 7D Mark IISony Alpha DSLR-A560
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model number7D Mark IIDSLR-A560
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20142011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)149137
Width (mm)7884
Height (mm)112104
Weight (g)1,388903
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 7D-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonSony
Effective megapixels (MP)20.214.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)337.5369.72
Sensor width (mm)22.523.7
Sensor height (mm)1515.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.115.16
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score7070
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.422.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.812.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,082819
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3468 x 2432(8.4 mp other)
  • 4104 x 2736(11.2 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1280(2.9 mp other)
  • 2288 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 3344 x 1872(6.3 mp other)
  • 3344 x 2224(7.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 2576(11.8 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.57.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4/MOV (Video: H.264 Intra-Frame / Inter-Frame, Audio: Stereo AAC/Linear PCM)AVCHD, MP4
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SSony Alpha (Minolta A)
LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STMSony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 216.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.53
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3925
Filter thread (mm)6755
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 10
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeOVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 65-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8; Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AFPhase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local.
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, interchangeable focusing screensSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.630.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)10.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1011
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)16,00012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 16000 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, Expandable to 25600 and 51200Auto (200-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy/twilight/sunset
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500 – 9900k with 19-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesThree custom settings (C1-C3)Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • manual
  • wireless slave flash supported via built-in flash
  • auto
  • fill-flash
  • high-speed sync
  • off
  • rear sync
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1112
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependent; GN= 11m (36 ft.) at ISO 100Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC SocketHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Other memoryUDMA7/UHS-I compliant-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • raw+jpeg
  • sraw
  • raw (arw 2.2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional wireless or wired
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm headphoe jack
  • 3.5mm microphone jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi
  • n3 remote jack
  • bravia sync (link menu)
  • dc input
  • external micophone jack
  • hdmi mini connector (type-c)
  • phototv hd
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.58
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.57
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-11
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.57.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10313
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)26-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.4-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)18-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.3
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.150.29
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.370.39
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.08
Shutter lag (notes)Additional OVF:Full AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR On (default) = 0.398sFull AF, 65-point Auto AF iTR Off = 0.305sLive View:Full AF lag (center)= 0OVF:Full AF, wide-area = 0.307sLive View:Quick AF: 0.196sFC Phase-detect: 0.629sFC Contrast-detect: 1.711s
Startup time (s)0.50.7
Play -> record time (s)0.30.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.23.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)6701,050
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-FM500H
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6n/lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • )
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • software/usb driver cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
  • mac os x (v.10.3 +)
  • windows xp sp3/vista sp2/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and features20.2 megapixel APS-C Canon CMOS with Dual Pixel CMOS AF system, Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors, up to 10fps burst mode, new 65-point all cross-type AFSteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR



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