Canon 77D vs Sony A580
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Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 77D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A580
77D | A580 | |||
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Introduced | February 2017 | ![]() | May 2011 | Fresher by 70 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Canon 77D
A580 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A580
77D | A580 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 77D vs Sony A580 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 | |
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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 |