Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony A99 II

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Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony A99 II

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

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

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Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark III
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Differences

Canon G7X Mark II advantages over Sony A99 II

Less expensive
$629 vs $3198
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 76 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 849g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Sony A99 II advantages over Canon G7X Mark II

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
~1.20 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

490 vs 265 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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
Faster JPEG shooting
10.5 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
61 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
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

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
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

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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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.
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Superb image quality at low, moderate ISOs; Improved high ISO performance; Fast continuous shooting speeds; Very impressive hybrid autofocus; High-quality 4K UHD video; Rugged camera body.
Multi-selector joystick can be awkward to use; No EVF live view at fastest burst rate; Buffer clearing is slow with no UHS-II support; 4K UHD video isn't as full-featured as E-mount counterparts.
Read our Sony A99 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon G7X

Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X

$850
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

$699
1 inch

Longer exposure

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Sony A99 II

Canon G7X

$3198
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
Internal flash

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Compared to Sony RX100 IV

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony RX100 IV

$850
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

Sony A99 II

Sony RX100 IV

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$898
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Internal flash

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Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon G7X Mark II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$850
1 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Sony A99 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$3198
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2499
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Nikon D850

Canon G7X Mark II

Nikon D850

$850
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2664
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2664
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Nikon D850

Compared to Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

$850
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$758
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon G7X Mark III

Sony A99 II

Canon G7X Mark III

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$758
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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