Canon 10D vs Sony A77 II
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Canon 10D vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Introduced March 2003
- Refreshed by Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Old Model is Sony A77
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 10D vs Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 10D was introduced 12 years earlier than the A77 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 10D matches up vs the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 10D & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Sony A77 II
| 10D | A77 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Canon 10D
| A77 II | 10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2014 |  | March 2003 | More modern by 135 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 118k | Clearer display (+1111k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Sony A77 II
| 10D | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 10D vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D has got outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon 10D vs Sony A77 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 10D and the A77 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and A77 II is 56 and 62 respectively.
Canon 10D vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and A77 II.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony A77 II to render greater detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 10D vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Canon EOS 10D | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 10D | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2003-03-31 | 2014-05-21 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 7 | 79 |
| Cross focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 875 gr (1.93 lb) | 647 gr (1.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 57 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 571 | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 480 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $1,900 | $1,198 |
