Canon officially announced the 7D Mark II at Photokina 2014 event and the digital SLR camera has become the company’s flagship EOS camera with an APS-C sensor.
A quick specifications comparison table for the Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 II cameras can be seen below.
To see the difference between Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 II digital SLR cameras we have put together 7D Mark II vs D7100 vs A77 II specs comparison table below.
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II features a 20.2MP CMOS sensor, Dual Digic 6 processors, next-generation Dual Pixel AF, 65 all cross-type points, 10fps max burst speed, max ISO of 16000 and built-in GPS. See the official announcement, first look videos of the EOS 7D Mark II.
The Nikon D7100 is a 24.1 megapixel APS-CDigital SLR camera. The D7100 promises high resolution by making do without an optical low-pass filter in front of its 24MP CMOS sensor. It gains a 51-point autofocus system and 6fps continuous shooting.
The Sony A77 II features a 24.3 megapixel Exmor CMOS image sensor with an ISO range of 100-25600. The A77 Mark II comes with a 79 point phase detection AF system with 15 cross points and delivers ultra-fast, intelligent AF tracking and up to 12 fps burst of up to 60 full-resolution frames.
Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 II Specifications Comparison
Below you can see the specs comparison table of Canon EOS 7D Mark II vs Nikon D7100 vs Sony A77 II DSLR cameras. Some differences like sensor, image size, shooting speed, lcd size etc.. detailed as bold on the table.
| Feature | 7D Mark II | D7100 | A77 II |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 20.2 MP | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 22.4x15mm | 23.5×15.6mm | 23.5×15.6mm |
| Image Size | 5472 x 3648 | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Image Processor | Dual Digic 6 | EXPEED 3 | Bionz X |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1x | 0.94x | 1.09x |
| Storage Media | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 10 FPS | 6 FPS | 12 FPS |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-16,000 | ISO 100-6,400 | ISO 100-51,200 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | ISO 51,200 | ISO 25,600 | ISO 51,200 |
| Autofocus System | 65 points | 51 points | 79 points |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video Output | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p) |
| LCD Size | 3″ TFT-LCD | 3.2″ TFT-LCD | 3″ TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,228,800 dots | 1,229,000 dots |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed | Fully articulated |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) | ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps) |
| Battery | LP-E6N | EN-EL15 | NP-FM500H |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 670 shots | 950 shots | 480 shots |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional | None |
| Dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78 mm | 136 x 107 x 76 mm | 143 x 104 x 81 mm |
| Weight | 910g | 765g | 647g |
| Price | $1,799.00 | $1,096.95 | $1,048 |
Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera Price and Availability
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II will be available in November body-only for $1,799. Bundled with an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM it will cost $2,149.
| Buy Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera Body Only | $1,799 | Amazon | Adorama |
| Canon EOS 7D Mark II with EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit | $2,149 | Amazon | Adorama |
