Canon 20D vs Sony A77 II
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Canon 20D vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Succeeded the Sony A77
Photography Glossary Canon 20D vs Sony A77 II Overview
Following is a extended analysis of the Canon 20D and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and A77 II (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 20D grades versus the A77 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Sony A77 II
| 20D | A77 II |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Canon 20D
| A77 II | 20D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | May 2014 |  | November 2004 | More modern by 116 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 118k | Sharper display (+1111k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Sony A77 II
| 20D | A77 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon 20D vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 20D comes with external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Canon 20D and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 20D compared to the A77 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 20D and A77 II.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 20D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 20D vs Sony A77 II Specifications
| Canon EOS 20D | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS 20D | Sony SLT-A77 II |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2004-11-03 | 2014-05-21 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 79 |
| Cross focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 118 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 770 grams (1.70 lb) | 647 grams (1.43 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 62 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 24.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 721 | 1013 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 480 images |
| Form 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 type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $1,300 | $1,198 |