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Canon 77D vs Sony A200

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Canon 77D vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 9000D
  • Succeeded the Canon T6s
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Canon 77D vs Sony A200 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 77D versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 77D was introduced 8 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 77D grades versus the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A200

 77D A200 
IntroducedFebruary 2017July 2008More recent by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon 77D

 A200 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A200

 77D A200 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Canon 77D vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 77D versus the A200.

Canon 77D vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and A200 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and A200.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 77D to result in extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 77D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography features
Sony A200 Sports photography features
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography info
Sony A200 Travel photography info
79
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
46
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Sony A200
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging info
Sony A200 Vlogging info
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon 77D vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A200
 Canon EOS 77DSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Alternative name EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2008-07-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 9
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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 speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 63
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.3
DXO Low light rating 971 521
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $549 $100