Canon 60Da vs Sony A77 II

Here is a extended review of the Canon 60Da and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60Da was launched 3 years before the A77 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 60Da grades vs the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da & Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 60Da features physical measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 60Da versus the A77 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and A77 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A77 II to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 60Da will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.