Canon 6D vs Sony A77

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 6D and Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 6D (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty similar but the 6D (Full frame) and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was revealed 16 months later than the A77 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6D scores against the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D & Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 6D enjoys outside dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D compared to the A77.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and A77.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 6D using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony A77 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern 6D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.