Canon 1DX Mark II vs Sony A7RII Comparison
Here is a quick review and comparison for the Canon 1D X Mark II vs Sony A7RII high-end cameras with full-frame image sensors.
The Canon EOS-1D X Mark II is a new flagship DSLR camera features a new 20.2 MP full frame CMOS sensor and new Al Servo AF III+, improved 61-point AF system with 41 cross-type AF points, new 360k RGB+IR metering sensor, Dual “DIGIC 6+” processors, 4K video capture up to 60p and an ISO range of 100 to 51200 (expandable from 50 up to 409600). See the offcial announcement.
Sony A7RII featuring the world’s first back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor with a resolution of 42.4 megapixels with 4K video recording. The new Sony A7RII boasts high speed AF response up to 40% faster than the original α7R thanks to 399 focal plane phase detection AF points.
Comparison of Canon 1DX Mark II vs Sony A7RII Cameras
Below you can see the specs comparison table of Canon 1DX Mark II vs Sony A7RII cameras. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Feature | Canon 1DX Mark II | Sony A7RII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 20.2-Megapixels | 42-Megapixels |
| Sensor Type | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Sensor Size | CMOS, 36 x 24 mm | 24mm x 35.9mm |
| Sensor Pixel Size | 6.57µ | 4.5µ |
| Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Image Size | 5,472 x 3,648 | 7,952 x 5,394 |
| Image Processor | Dual DIGIC 6+ | BIONZ X |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism | Electronic Built-in Viewfinder 100% |
| Viewfinder Resolution, 35mm-Equivalent Magnification | Optical, 0.76x | EVF 2,359k dots, 0.78× |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Storage Media | 1x CF + 1x Cfast 2.0 | 1x SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 14 fps (16 mirror-up) | 5 FPS |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Image Stabilizer | No in-body IS | 5-Axis SteadyShot INSIDE Stabilization |
| Base ISO | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-51,200 | ISO 100-102,400 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | ISO 50, ISO 409,600 (power 12, H3) | ISO 50-102400 |
| Focus Points | 61-point, 41 cross-type AF system | 399 Phase-Detect Points |
| Video Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Video Output | MOV, MPEG-4 / H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Video Maximum Resolution | 4096 x 2160, in-camera framegrab (8.8Mpix) | 3,840×2,160 Internal UHD 4K Video & S-Log2 Gamma |
| LCD Size | 3.2″ Rear Touchscreen TFT-LCD | 3.0″ Tilting LCD Monitor |
| LCD Resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | No |
| Built-In Wi-Fi Functionality | not built-in / WFT-E8A, IEEE 802.11ac/n/a/g/b, 2.4GHz/5GHz | Yes with NFC |
| Weather Sealed Body | Yes | Yes |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Weight (Body Only) | 1,530g (With Battery + Media) | 625g with battery and memory card |
| Dimensions | 158 x 167.6 x 82.6mm | 127 x 96 x 60 mm |
| Battery Life | LP-E19– 1210~1020 viewfinder, 260~240 live-view CIPA | NP-FW50 – 290 shots |
| MSRP Price | $5,999.99 (as introduced) | $3,198.00 (as introduced) |
