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Canon 77D vs Sony A290

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Canon 77D vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Canon T6s
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A230
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Canon 77D vs Sony A290 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 77D and Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 77D was unveiled 6 years later than the A290 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 77D grades versus the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A290

 77D A290 
LaunchedFebruary 2017June 2010Fresher by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Canon 77D

 A290 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A290

 77D A290 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Canon 77D vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 77D provides outside dimensions 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 A290 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 77D and Sony A290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 77D compared to the A290.

Canon 77D vs Sony A290 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and A290 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and A290.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to give extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern 77D is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Sony A290
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
65
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Sony A290 as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography details
Sony A290 Sports photography details
67
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A290 as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
53
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography features
Sony A290 Landscape photography features
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
58
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging highlights
Sony A290 Vlogging highlights
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 77D vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A290
 Canon EOS 77DSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Alternative name EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2010-06-09
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 9
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 gr (1.19 lb) 549 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 971 615
Other
Battery life 600 images 290 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $549 $600