Canon 77D vs Sony A99

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 77D and Sony A99, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the 77D (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The 77D was unveiled 4 years later than the A99 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 77D scores versus the A99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are provided at Canon 77D Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D enjoys outside 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 A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 77D against the A99.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and A99 is 66 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and A99.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The 77D features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The younger 77D provides an edge in sensor technology.