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Canon 77D vs Sony A77

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 9000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6s
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A700
  • Successor is Sony A77 II
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Canon 77D vs Sony A77 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon 77D and Sony A77, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 77D was launched 5 years after the A77 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the 77D matches up versus the A77 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A77

 77D A77 
LaunchedFebruary 2017October 2011More modern by 65 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Canon 77D

 A77 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A77

 77D A77 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 77D has got external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 77D and Sony A77 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 77D compared to the A77.

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and A77 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and A77.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher 77D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography highlights
Sony A77 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography details
Sony A77 Sports photography details
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery power (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography details
Sony A77 Travel photography details
79
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
62
environment proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography features
Sony A77 Landscape photography features
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery power (470 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A77 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
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Canon 77D vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A77
 Canon EOS 77DSony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sony SLT-A77
Also referred to as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2011-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias 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 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 19
Cross type focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 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 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 732 grams (1.61 lbs)
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 rating 78 78
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.2
DXO Low light rating 971 801
Other
Battery life 600 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Retail price $549 $900