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Canon 77D vs Sony A68

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 77D vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push 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
  • Replaced the Canon T6s
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A65
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Canon 77D vs Sony A68 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 77D and Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 77D was unveiled 16 months later than the A68 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 77D scores vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A68

 77D A68 
RevealedFebruary 2017November 2015More recent by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon 77D

 A68 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A68

 77D A68 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Canon 77D vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 77D offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D against the A68.

Canon 77D vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and A68 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and A68.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern 77D should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Sony A68
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography factors
Sony A68 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
66
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
79
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
55
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (510 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery power (510 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Canon 77D vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A68
 Canon EOS 77DSony SLT-A68
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 77D Sony SLT-A68
Also Known as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2015-11-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz X
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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 79
Cross focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 610 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.5
DXO Low light score 971 701
Other
Battery life 600 shots 510 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $549 $581