Canon 77D vs Sony A700
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![Canon EOS 77D front Canon EOS 77D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-77D/Canon-77D-front.jpg)
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Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Additionally referred to as EOS 9000D
- Previous Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Launched December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Newer Model is Sony A77
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Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon 77D vs Sony A700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The 77D was released 9 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the 77D scores vs the A700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A700
77D | A700 | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | December 2007 | More recent by 112 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon 77D
A700 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A700
77D | A700 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D offers physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Look at the Canon 77D vs Sony A700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 77D and the A700.
![Canon 77D vs Sony A700 size comparison Canon 77D vs Sony A700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-77D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and A700 is 66 and 58 respectively.
![Canon 77D vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison Canon 77D vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-77D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and A700.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent 77D is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon 77D vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison Canon 77D vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-77D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-77D-vs-Sony-Alpha-DSLR-A700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
Also referred to as | EOS 9000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2007-12-19 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
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 | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 768 gr (1.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 11.9 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at release | $549 | $1,000 |