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Canon 77D vs Sony A560

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Canon 77D vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 9000D
  • Succeeded the Canon T6s
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Previous Model is Sony A500
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Canon 77D vs Sony A560 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 77D versus Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 77D was unveiled 6 years after the A560 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the 77D grades against the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A560

 77D A560 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017August 2010Newer by 79 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Canon 77D

 A560 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A560

 77D A560 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon 77D vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D versus the A560.

Canon 77D vs Sony A560 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and A560 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and A560.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 77D to offer more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger 77D will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Sony A560
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Sony A560 as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A560 as a Sports photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography features
Sony A560 Travel photography features
79
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
60
better than average battery power (1,050 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography advice
Sony A560 Landscape photography advice
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
73
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (1,050 per charge)
two card slots
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A560 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 77D vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A560
 Canon EOS 77DSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Also called EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2010-08-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 15
Cross type focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/160 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 70
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.3
DXO Low light rating 971 817
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 1050 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $549 $650