Canon 77D vs Sony HX300

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 77D versus Sony HX300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the 77D (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 77D was released 4 years after the HX300 which is a fairly serious 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 HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 77D grades versus the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

See the Canon 77D versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 77D compared to the HX300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and HX300 is 66 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and HX300.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 77D featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 77D will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 77D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.