Canon 77D vs Sony A6000
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Canon 77D vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as EOS 9000D
- Older Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Announced April 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
- Renewed by Sony A6300

Canon 77D vs Sony A6000 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Canon 77D versus Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

The 77D was introduced 2 years after the A6000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 77D grades vs the A6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 77D vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A6000
77D | A6000 | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 35 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon 77D
A6000 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A6000
77D | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Canon 77D vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D offers external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 77D versus Sony A6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 77D compared to the A6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and A6000 is 66 and 85 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and A6000.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher 77D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 77D | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Otherwise known as | EOS 9000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-02-15 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | Bionz X |
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 | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 179 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 326 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 344g (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 78 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 971 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | 360 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $549 | $548 |