Canon 77D vs Sony A6400

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 77D versus Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 23 months before the A6400 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 77D matches up against the A6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 77D enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon 77D versus Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 77D versus the A6400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and A6400 is 66 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and A6400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 77D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.