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Canon 77D vs Sony A900

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Canon 77D vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6s
Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A99
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Canon 77D vs Sony A900 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon 77D vs Sony A900, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A900 (25MP) is fairly similar but the 77D (APS-C) and A900 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 77D was announced 8 years after the A900 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 77D grades against the A900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A900

 77D A900 
LaunchedFebruary 2017October 2008Newer by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Canon 77D

 A900 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A900

 77D A900 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon 77D vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D has got outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A900 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Canon 77D vs Sony A900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 77D compared to the A900.

Canon 77D vs Sony A900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and A900 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and A900.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 77D having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A900 will deliver extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern 77D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography advice
Sony A900 Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
MP count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography information
Sony A900 Street photography information
72
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography factors
Sony A900 Sports photography factors
66
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography information
Sony A900 Travel photography information
79
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
54
weather sealing
MP count great (25MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Sony A900
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
no liveview
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging features
Sony A900 Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 77D vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A900
 Canon EOS 77DSony Alpha DSLR-A900
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
Also Known as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2008-10-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
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 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 9
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 895g (1.97 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 79
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.3
DXO Low light rating 971 1431
Other
Battery life 600 images 880 images
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) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $549 $2,736