Sony a7R II vs Canon EOS Kiss X9i
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a7R II and Canon EOS Kiss X9i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a7R II is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss X9i is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a7R II were released 2015 and Canon EOS Kiss X9i was released 2017. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Sony a7R II | 2015 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 2017 |
Type of camera
Sony a7R II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X9i is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a7R II has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X9i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Sony a7R II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a7R II has a 42 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X9i has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Sony a7R II |
42 MP
42177408 pixels 7952 x 5304 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a7R II has a 76 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X9i. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Sony a7R II | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7R II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X9i
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a7R II can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X9i can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Sony a7R II | 5 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a7R II and Canon EOS Kiss X9i can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a7R II weighs 625 gr (equal to 1.38 lb) which is 17% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X9i and its 532 gr (or 1.17 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Sony a7R II | 625 gr 1.38 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss X9i | 532 gr 1.17 lb |
Sony a7R II vs Canon EOS Kiss X9i Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a7R II and Canon EOS Kiss X9i, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Name | Sony a7R II | Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Release Year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Release Date | 2015-06-10 | 2017-02-15 |
| MSRP | 3199 USD | 749 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 7952 x 5304 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 42 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 7 |
Image |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 25600 |
| White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 4.5 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 399 | 45 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1228800 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.78x | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Frames per second | 5 fps | 6 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Spot Partial Average |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Video recording | Yes | Yes |
| Video format |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
| Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-in (Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC) |
| Remote Control | Yes (wired or via smartphone) | Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote) |
| GPS | No |
Yes Optional via Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver
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Body & Dimensions |
Sony a7R II |
Canon EOS Kiss X9i |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
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LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 290 shots | 600 shots |
| Width | 127 mm | 131 mm |
| Height | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Depth | 60 mm | 76 mm |
| Weight | 625 gram | 532 gram |