Canon 77D vs Sony A100

Below, we are looking at the Canon 77D vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 77D was manufactured 10 years later than the A100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the 77D grades vs the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 77D provides external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Canon 77D vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 77D against the A100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and A100 is 66 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and A100.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 77D to offer extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 77D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.