Sony A7R II vs Canon G7X Mark II

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Sony A7R II vs Canon G7X Mark II

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35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Sony A7R III
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Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark III
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Differences

Sony A7R II advantages over Canon G7X Mark II

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

340 vs 265 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
42.4 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon G7X Mark II advantages over Sony A7R II

Less expensive
$629 vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
42 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
318g vs 640g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
8.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality; Very high resolution; Surprisingly good high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Compact, comfortable body with lots of customization potential; Bright, roomy and clear viewfinder; Tilting LCD display; Five-axis stabilization; Intuitive Wi-Fi / NFC connectivity
Movie button is poorly located; No touch screen; Not as fast to start up or shoot photos as a similarly-priced SLR; Rather slow buffer clearing; No built-in flash; Single card slot; Not weather-sealed to the same degree as some rivals
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Very good image quality, Improved high ISO performance; Improved handling; Faster 8 fps burst mode; Burst rate no longer slows down with RAW files; Improved buffer depth.
Soft corners at wide angle; No viewfinder; No 4K video; Mediocre battery life; Sluggish buffer clearing; Continuous AF struggles on fast subjects.
Read our Canon G7X Mark II Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R

$2348
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1399
35mm

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony A7R

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1399
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Sony A7R II

Sony RX100 IV

$2348
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony RX100 IV

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony RX100 IV

$700
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$898
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 IV

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Sony A7R II

Sony RX100 V

$2348
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony RX100 V

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony RX100 V

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$998
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 V

Compared to Sony A9

Sony A7R II

Sony A9

$2348
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2997
35mm

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A9

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony A9

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

$2997
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony A9

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

$2348
35mm

In-camera panoramas

$2151
35mm

Touchscreen
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A7R II vs Sony A7R III

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony A7R III

$700
1 inch

Less expensive
Internal flash

$2151
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

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