Canon EOS 70D vs. Sony Alpha A7 contend with various of great features

Canon EOS 70D with Scene Intelligent. Image: digitalcameraworld.com

If you're looking for a DSLR camera, then you might consider the Canon EOS 70D or Sony Alpha 7. The EOS 70D is a mid-range SLR Aimed squarely at enthusiast photographers, meanwhile The Sony Alpha 7 is a full-frame E-mount mirrorless camera. Sony Alpha A 7 is the smallest and lightest full-frame cameras on the market. Sony Alpha 7 has 24.3MP sensor enables high resolution images and low light effectiveness with its standard ISO sensitivity range of 100-25600

Sony Alpha A7 a full frame camera. Image: snapsort.com

The 70D has an innovative 20.2MP 'Dual Pixel CMOS AF' sensor, promising hugely improved autofocus in live view and during movie recording. For shooting with the optical viewfinder it has a 19-point AF module borrowed from the EOS 7D. It's also packed full of Canon's latest technology, including full touchscreen control, built-in Wi-Fi for image sharing and remote camera control from your smartphone, 7 fps continuous shooting, and an ISO range of 100-12800 (25600 expanded). 

Sony A7 is equipped with Fast Intelligent AF works in conjunction with the powerful new BIONZ X image processor to deliver blazingly quick, accurate autofocus that effortlessly tracks moving objects. The a7 adds Hybrid AF technology to freeze fast-moving athletes, wildlife or lively children with a crisply-focused burst of images at up to 5 frames per second.

You will find that The EOS 70D features Canon's all-new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, a revolutionary leap forward in speed and accuracy that unlocks the potential of Live View shooting. On the EOS 70D, Dual Pixel CMOS AF helps ensure focus is achieved naturally and precisely, even when switching between subjects. And, combined with the predictive power of Movie Servo AF, subjects in motion are smoothly and consistently tracked - once the EOS 70D locks focus, it doesn't let go. Plus, with the shallow depth-of-field afforded by EOS optics, your video gains a cinematic ambience.

Meanwhile, the Sony Alpha 7 has Full HD video at up to 50 progressive frames per second, with full P/A/S/M exposure control.  You can View your footage live as its being recorded on an external monitor screen, just like a film director would.  The Alpha A7 supports in-camera AVCHD codec frames rates in super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p.

Just as the Sony Alpha A7, then The EOS 70D also incorporates cutting edge wireless technology right into its compact design. The camera's exposure settings, such as aperture, shutter speed and ISO, focus, and shutter can be operated wirelessly using an iOS or Android smartphone with the free Canon EOS Remote app. At Sony A7 you will also find the ability to Connect with Wi-Fi and wirelessly transfer photos to your iPad, iPhone or Android smartphones. And if you're using an Xperia or NFC-compatible smartphone or tablet, just one touch is all it takes to connect with your mobile. Is the Canon EOS 70D can also be connected with the Sony Xperia? Please try and prove it.

Sony Alpha A 7 has Two Custom modes on the shooting mode dial allow you quickly access different combinations of settings. The proven Sweep Panorama mode lets you capture a panoramic image very easily without the use of a tripod. Looks like Sweep Panorama feature has become a tradition at the Sony camera; these features also be found either in the category of compact-system camera manufactured by Sony. It looks like Sony wants to spoil the user from all walks of life, both novice photographers and more advanced photographers.

At Canon EOS 70D you will get seven frame exposure bracketing and in-camera HDR options, which will make you more creative, especially on the EOS 70D you will be spoiled with the Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, SCN (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb, and Custom. As usual, the Canon EOS 70D you still enjoys the features comprising the Picture Styles: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3).

 

Sony A7 vs Nikon D610. Image: snapsort.com

The Sony Alpha A7 is an incredible camera that delivers the full-frame DSLR quality of the Canon EOS 6D or Nikon D610, but from a body that's considerably smaller and lighter. Canon EOS 70D is the best all round DSLR camera. By enhancing the viewfinder, AF and burst shooting, it approaches the response and handling you'd expect from a semi-pro DSLR, making it a confident performer for sports. 

You can have the Sony Alpha A7 at a price range of US$ 1.749; while the Canon EOS 70D can you get with a more affordable price, about US$ 999. The difference is of course on the features of each of the cameras, but at a price of U$ 1.749 on Sony A7 you can have a full frame camera. All the decision is in your hands, yet you still can compare this camera with the latest camera from Ricoh, the PentaxK-60 that has been reinforced with a weather-resistant body.