Canon 77D vs Sony A500

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 77D and Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 77D was brought out 7 years later than the A500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 77D matches up against the A500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 77D enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon 77D and Sony A500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D and the A500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and A500 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and A500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon 77D to give more detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 77D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.