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SENSOR Effective pixels: 42 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 7952 x 5304
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 44 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
IMAGE Image stabilization: Sensor-shift
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 399
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 16.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,620,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes (for AF point selection only)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4096 x 2160 (60p, 30p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 50p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1210
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Built-in
Summary
The Sony Alpha 7R II maximum resolution of 7952 x 5304 pixels (42 megapixels) is better than the EOS-1D X Mark II maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The Sony Alpha 7R II offers more presets of white balance - 10. This option gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Alpha 7R II provides image stabilization that will help the camera owner to capture blur-free pictures when the camera is moving around a lot. The Sony Alpha 7R II has more number of focus points in compare with the EOS-1D X Mark II: 399 vs 61. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving object.
The Alpha 7R II is equipped with tilting display that will allow the photographer to take amazing selfie photos. The EOS-1D X Mark II display is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,620,000 in compare to 1,228,800 dots of the Sony Alpha 7R II screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The EOS-1D X Mark II is produced with Yes (for AF point selection only) inch touch screen that is bigger in comparison to No inch display of the Sony Alpha 7R II
The Alpha 7R II is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi that will help the photographer to transfer pictures quick and easy. The EOS-1D X Mark II battery life is better in compare to the Sony Alpha 7R II battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to produce 1210 shots with the EOS-1D X Mark II and only 290 with the Alpha 7R II. The Alpha 7R II weighs 625g that is 905g lighter than the weight of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II. This feature can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the picture metadata and see exactly where an image was produced.
The Sony Alpha 7R II has 11 advantages and the EOS-1D X Mark II only 8 so the Alpha 7R II becomes the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon