Sony A6500 vs Canon 7D Mark II

Sony A6500 vs Canon 7D Mark II – Both cost the same, but there’s quite a lot of differences between the Canon DSLR and Sony mirrorless camera. Despite the  Sony A6500’s small size, its features are surprisingly amazing!

	Sony A6500	Nikon D7200
Megapixels	24	24.2
Sensor Type	APS-C (1.5x)	APS-C/DX (1.5x)
Sensor Size	23.5 x 15.6 mm	23.2 x 15.4 mm
Processor	Bionz X	Expeed 4
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6016 x 4000
ISO Range	100 - 25,600 (max 51,200)	100 - 25,600 (max 102,400)
AF Points	425	51
Buffer Size	JPEG: 301 RAW: 107	JPEG: 100 RAW: 18
Burst Mode	11fps	6fps (7 in 1.3x mode)
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Image Stabilization	None
White Balance Presets	10	12
LCD Size	3.0" Tilting LCD	3.2" Fixed LCD
Touchscreen	Yes	No
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,228,800 dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.7x	0.94x
Viewfinder Resolution	2,359,296	Pentaprism
Shutter Speed Range	1/32000 to 30 sec.	1/8000 to 30 sec.
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC + Stick Pro Duo	2 x SD/SDHC/SDXC
Wireless	Built-in	Built-in
Environmentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Video Recording	3840 x 2160 (30/25/24fps) 1920 x 1080 (120/100/60fps) 1920 x 1080 (50/30/25/24fps) 1280 x 720 (25fps)	1920 x 1080 (60/50/25/24fps) 1280 x 720 (60/50fps)
Battery Life	350 Shots (CIPA)	1100 Shots (CIPA)
USB	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Weight (inc. batteries)	453g (1.00lb)	675g (1.49 lb)
Dimensions	120 x 67 x 53 mm	136 x 107 x 76 mm
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2013

Sony A6500 Advantages:

• 4 more megapixels
• 1 stop higher native ISO
• Over 300 more AF points
• 11 vs 10fps with larger buffer size in RAW
• Body Image Stabilization (5-axis)
• Tilting touch-screen LCD
• Faster maximum shutter speed
• Built-in Wireless support
• 4K Video and more frame options in Full HD
• Two times lighter body
• Much more compact body

The A6500 is a beast in a small body, so if you prefer carrying smaller cameras, you’ll love it (or any other non-standard DSLR for that matter). Both cameras are perfect for fast moving subjects, but the A6500 does offer more points and has a slight advantage when it comes to tracking movement (the 7D II is still extremely good here).

Then there’s the built-in 5-axis Image Stabilization, a huge benefit for anyone using non-IS lenses. For videos, the 4K mode and a tilting touch-screen LCD are also great advantages.

You can buy the A6500 at Amazon or read more reviews here.

Canon EOS 7D Mark II Advantages:

• Better viewfinder with 1x magnification
• Almost double battery life

Sort of expected from a 2 year older standard DSLR camera. While some prefer smaller cameras, many people prefer bigger bodies with more stability, but that’s simply a preference and not a (dis)advantage.

You can buy the 7D Mark II at Amazon or read more reviews here.