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Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Sony Alpha 99 II

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF/EF-S-mount body against Sony's 42.4MP Sony A-mount body.

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Canon EOS 7D Mark II Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (670shots vs 490shots)
Sony Alpha 99 II Advantages7 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (42.4MP vs 20.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (399pts vs 65pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (12fps vs 10fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (12fps vs 10fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (12fps vs 10fps)
  • ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (4.5stops vs 0stops)
  • ✓Lighter Body (849g vs 910g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 7D Mark II20.2 MP
Sony Alpha 99 II42.4 MP
✓ +22.2 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIAPS-C CMOS
Sony Alpha 99 IIFull Frame BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 7D Mark II22.4 × 15.0 mm
Sony Alpha 99 II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 7D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Sony Alpha 99 II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 7D Mark IICanon EF/EF-S
Sony Alpha 99 IISony A
Image Processor
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIDual DIGIC 6
Sony Alpha 99 IIBIONZ X
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 7D Mark II65-Point All Cross-Type AF
Sony Alpha 99 IIHybrid Phase Detection (79-pt + 399-pt)
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 7D Mark II65 points
Sony Alpha 99 II399 points
✓ +334 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Sony Alpha 99 IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
Sony Alpha 99 II12 fps
✓ +2 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
Sony Alpha 99 II12 fps
✓ +2 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 7D Mark II10 fps
Sony Alpha 99 II12 fps
✓ +2 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Sony Alpha 99 II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 7D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
Sony Alpha 99 II4.5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +4.5 stops
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Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Sony Alpha 99 II4K30 UHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Sony Alpha 99 II4K30 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 7D Mark II8-bit 4:2:2 Uncompressed HDMI
Sony Alpha 99 II8-bit 4:2:0 S-Log2/3
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Sony Alpha 99 IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 7D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Sony Alpha 99 II3.5mm 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
Canon EOS 7D Mark II1x CompactFlash + 1x SD UHS-I
Sony Alpha 99 IIDual SD UHS-I Slots
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 7D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (100% coverage)
Sony Alpha 99 II2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II670 shots
✓ +180 shots
Sony Alpha 99 II490 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II910 g
Sony Alpha 99 II849 g
✓ 61g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 7D Mark II148.6 × 112.4 × 78.2 mm
Sony Alpha 99 II142.6 × 104.2 × 76.1 mm
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