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Canon 60Da vs Sony A77

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Launched April 2012
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony A700
  • Renewed by Sony A77 II
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Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 60Da versus Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60Da was unveiled 6 months later than the A77 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 60Da scores versus the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Sony A77

 60Da A77 
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Canon 60Da

 A77 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Sony A77

 60Da A77 
RevealedApril 2012October 2011Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da enjoys exterior measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon 60Da versus Sony A77 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 60Da and the A77.

Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and A77.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A77 to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography information
Sony A77 Portrait photography information
75
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography information
Sony A77 Street photography information
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 60Da
Sports photography with Sony A77
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,100 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
low battery life (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60Da
Travel photography with Sony A77
68
better than average battery (1,100 shots)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
63
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (470 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da Landscape photography info
Sony A77 Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery life (470 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging advice
Sony A77 Vlogging advice
67
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
76
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
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Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Sony A77
 Canon EOS 60DaSony SLT-A77
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 60Da Sony SLT-A77
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-04-07 2011-10-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 grams (1.66 pounds) 732 grams (1.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life 1100 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,499 $900