Canon 77D vs Sony A100
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Canon 77D vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
- Old Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Launched July 2006
- Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
- Later Model is Sony A550

Canon 77D vs Sony A100 Overview
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).

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.

Canon 77D vs Sony A100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A100
77D | A100 | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | July 2006 | More recent by 129 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon 77D
A100 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A100
77D | A100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Canon 77D vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon 77D vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Canon 77D vs Sony A100 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Also referred to as | EOS 9000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2006-07-31 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 638 gr (1.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $549 | $1,000 |