Canon 1D X II vs Sony A7S II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon 1D X II vs Sony A7S II.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 1D X II	Sony A7S II
Megapixels	20.2	12.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	Full Frame
Crop Factor	None	None
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	5472 x 3648	4240 x 2832
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF	Sony E
ISO	100 - 51,200	100 - 102,400
Expanded ISO	409,600	50 - 409,600
AF Points	61	169
Cross-type AF Points	41	169 phase
Continuous Mode	14fps	5fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	1,228,800 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.76x	0.78x
Video Resolution	4096x2160 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Memory Card Type	CF + CFast	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UDMA7	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	Unlimited	63
RAW Buffer Size	Unlimited	28
Time Lapse	No	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.8s	2.9s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	Yes	No
Built- in NFC	No	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 3.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	1210 shots	370 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E19)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	54.5 oz (1,544g)	22.1 oz (627g)
Size	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3"	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2015

Canon 1D X II Advantages:

• Megapixels – 8.0 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Canon 1D X II is a much better choice.

• Continuous mode – 14fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• JPEG Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 63.

• RAW Buffer Size – Unlimited vs 28.

• Built-in GPS

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 1210 shots vs 370 shots.

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Sony A7S II Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A7S II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• AF Points – 169 vs 61.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• Time-Lapse

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A7S II weighs 917g less.

• Size – The Sony A7S II is noticeably smaller.

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