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Canon 77D vs Sony A65

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Canon 77D vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 9000D
  • Previous Model is Canon T6s
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • New Model is Sony A68
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Canon 77D vs Sony A65 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 77D vs Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 77D was launched 5 years after the A65 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 77D scores versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A65

 77D A65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017November 2011Newer by 64 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon 77D

 A65 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A65

 77D A65 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 77D vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 77D offers external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 77D and the A65.

Canon 77D vs Sony A65 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and A65 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and A65.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern 77D should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography advice
Sony A65 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
78
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A65 as a Sports photography camera
67
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
82
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Sony A65
80
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography advice
Sony A65 Landscape photography advice
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Sony A65
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Canon 77D vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A65
 Canon EOS 77DSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 77D Sony SLT-A65
Also called EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2011-11-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 622 gr (1.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 971 717
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 560 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $549 $700