SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Sony Alpha 7R II vs Canon EOS 80D
Direct specification breakdown comparing Sony's 42.4MP Sony E-mount body against Canon's 24.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body.
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Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Sony Alpha 7R II Advantages4 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (42.4MP vs 24.2MP)
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (399pts vs 45pts)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (4.5stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (625g vs 730g)
Canon EOS 80D Advantages4 Spec Wins
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (7fps vs 5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (7fps vs 5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (7fps vs 5fps)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (960shots vs 340shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Sony Alpha 7R II42.4 MP
✓ +18.2 MPCanon EOS 80D24.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Sony Alpha 7R IIFull Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Canon EOS 80DAPS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Sony Alpha 7R II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Canon EOS 80D22.3 × 14.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Sony Alpha 7R II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 80D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony Alpha 7R IISony E
Canon EOS 80DCanon EF/EF-S
Image Processor
Sony Alpha 7R IIBIONZ X
Canon EOS 80DDIGIC 6
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Sony Alpha 7R II399-Point Phase-Detection AF
Canon EOS 80D45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Sony Alpha 7R II399 points
✓ +354 ptsCanon EOS 80D45 points
AI Subject Detection
Sony Alpha 7R IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 80DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Sony Alpha 7R II5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2 fpsMechanical Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 7R II5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2 fpsElectronic Shutter Burst
Sony Alpha 7R II5 fps
Canon EOS 80D7 fps
✓ +2 fpsMaximum Shutter Speed
Sony Alpha 7R II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 80D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Sony Alpha 7R II4.5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +4.5 stopsCanon EOS 80DNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Sony Alpha 7R II4K30 UHD
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Sony Alpha 7R II4K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 80D1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Sony Alpha 7R II8-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2
Canon EOS 80D8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Sony Alpha 7R IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 80DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Sony Alpha 7R II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 80D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Sony Alpha 7R IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Canon EOS 80DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Sony Alpha 7R II2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Canon EOS 80DOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Sony Alpha 7R II340 shots
Canon EOS 80D960 shots
✓ +620 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Sony Alpha 7R II625 g
✓ 105g LighterCanon EOS 80D730 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Sony Alpha 7R II126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3 mm
Canon EOS 80D139.0 × 105.2 × 78.5 mm
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