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Canon 77D vs Sony A37

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(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
Sony A37
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A37

 77D A37 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017May 2012Fresher by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Canon 77D

 A37 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A37

 77D A37 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 size comparison

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

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography features
Sony A37 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography advice
Sony A37 Street photography advice
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A37 as a Sports photography camera
66
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography advice
Sony A37 Travel photography advice
79
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Sony A37
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.6")
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging factors
Sony A37 Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Canon 77D vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A37
 Canon EOS 77DSony SLT-A37
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