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Canon 77D vs Sony A580

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
  • Replaced the Canon T6s
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Older Model is Sony A100
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Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 77D versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 77D was manufactured 5 years later than the A580 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 77D scores versus the A580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A580

 77D A580 
IntroducedFebruary 2017May 2011Fresher by 70 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon 77D

 A580 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A580

 77D A580 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D provides outer 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) while the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon 77D versus Sony A580 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 77D vs the A580.

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and A580 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and A580.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 77D to give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger 77D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography features
Sony A580 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography information
Sony A580 Street photography information
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography info
Sony A580 Sports photography info
66
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
78
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Sony A580
79
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
61
better than average battery pack (1,050 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography factors
Sony A580 Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
two card slots
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Sony A580
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A580
 Canon EOS 77DSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Otherwise known as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2011-05-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 16 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 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 15
Cross type focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
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
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
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 Overall rating 78 80
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.3
DXO Low light rating 971 1121
Other
Battery life 600 photos 1050 photos
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single 2
Retail pricing $549 $848