Canon 600D vs Sony A77

Lets examine more closely at the Canon 600D versus Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and A77 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 600D was launched 6 months earlier than the A77 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 600D grades against the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D and Sony SLT-A77. The complete galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 600D provides external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony A77 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 600D vs the A77.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and A77 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and A77.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A77 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.