Canon 77D vs Sony A37
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Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Released February 2017
- Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
- Replaced the Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced May 2012
- Older Model is Sony A35

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 77D versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 77D was brought out 4 years later than the A37 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 77D matches up vs the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A37
77D | A37 | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 58 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.4") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 77D
A37 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A37
77D | A37 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D enjoys outside dimensions 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 A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 77D versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 77D against the A37.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and A37 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and A37.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 77D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Sony SLT-A37 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Sony SLT-A37 |
Also Known as | EOS 9000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2017-02-15 | 2012-05-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 45 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 2.6" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 secs |
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (1.19 lbs) | 506 grams (1.12 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 799 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | 500 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $549 | $522 |