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Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
64
Features
85
Overall
72

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 9000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6s
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A77
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Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 77D versus Sony A77 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 77D was manufactured 2 years after the A77 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 77D matches up against the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A77 II

 77D A77 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2017May 2014More modern by 34 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Canon 77D

 A77 II 77D 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A77 II

 77D A77 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 77D provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon 77D versus Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 77D versus the A77 II.

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and A77 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and A77 II.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent 77D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
78
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography info
Sony A77 II Street photography info
72
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Sony A77 II
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery power (480 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography features
Sony A77 II Travel photography features
79
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Sony A77 II
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery power (480 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging details
Sony A77 II Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
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Canon 77D vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A77 II
 Canon EOS 77DSony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sony SLT-A77 II
Otherwise known as EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz X
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 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 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 79
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens mount 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 Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k 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/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 647g (1.43 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 rating 78 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light rating 971 1013
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 480 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $549 $1,198