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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Replaced the Canon 5D MIII
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A700
  • Refreshed by Sony A77 II
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and A77 (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was released 4 years after the A77 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 5D MIV scores against the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Sony A77

 5D MIV A77 
LaunchedAugust 2016October 2011Newer by 59 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kClearer screen (+699k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Canon 5D MIV

 A77 5D MIV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Sony A77

 5D MIV A77 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV has got outside measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the A77.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and A77 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and A77.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 as a Street photography camera
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography information
Sony A77 Sports photography information
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
supports touch to focus
excellent megapixels (30MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
excellent megapixels (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery power (470 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging advice
Sony A77 Vlogging advice
31
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
76
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
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Canon 5D MIV vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Sony A77
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Sony SLT-A77
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2016-08-25 2011-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 19
Cross focus points 41 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 250 143
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 732 grams (1.61 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 78
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 13.2
DXO Low light score 2995 801
Other
Battery life 900 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $3,299 $900