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Canon 77D vs Sony A700

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
58
Overall
53

Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(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
Sony A700
(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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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A700

 77D A700 
LaunchedFebruary 2017December 2007More recent by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Canon 77D

 A700 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A700

 77D A700 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography advice
Sony A700 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 77D
Street photography with Sony A700
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Sony A700
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Sony A700
79
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
49
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography information
Sony A700 Landscape photography information
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging information
Sony A700 Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 77D vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A700
 Canon EOS 77DSony Alpha DSLR-A700
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