Canon 77D vs Sony A7

Lets look closer at the Canon 77D vs Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively similar but the 77D (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 77D was launched 3 years later than the A7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the 77D scores vs the A7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D & Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 77D comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 77D and the A7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and A7 is 66 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and A7.

Clearly, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The 77D uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer 77D provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.