Canon 77D vs Sony A58

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon 77D and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 77D was brought out 3 years later than the A58 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 77D matches up versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 77D & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 77D offers exterior dimensions 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 A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 77D and Sony A58 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 77D vs the A58.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and A58 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and A58.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 77D to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 77D will have a benefit in sensor tech.