Canon 77D vs Sony A55

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon 77D and Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 6 years after the A55 which is quite a large 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 A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 77D grades vs the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 77D Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 77D comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A55 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon 77D and Sony A55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 77D compared to the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and A55 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and A55.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to offer more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent 77D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.