Canon 77D vs Sony A99 II

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 77D versus Sony A99 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 77D was revealed 5 months later than the A99 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 77D grades vs the A99 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 77D and the A99 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and A99 II is 66 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and A99 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 77D having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 II will offer you greater detail because of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.