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Canon 77D vs Sony A99

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon 77D vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 9000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6s
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Successor is Sony A99 II
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Canon 77D vs Sony A99 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sony A99

 77D A99 
IntroducedFebruary 2017December 2012Fresher by 51 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Canon 77D

 A99 77D 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sony A99

 77D A99 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 77D vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Canon 77D and Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 77D vs Sony A99 size comparison

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

Canon 77D vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 77D vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography factors
Sony A99 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
67
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Sony A99
80
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
60
weather proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (500 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Sony A99
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging factors
Sony A99 Vlogging factors
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
76
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
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Canon 77D vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sony A99
 Canon EOS 77DSony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS 77D Sony SLT-A99
Also Known as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2012-12-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
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 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 19
Cross type focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
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
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 812g (1.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 89
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 14.0
DXO Low light rating 971 1555
Other
Battery life 600 shots 500 shots
Battery type 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) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots Single Two
Price at launch $549 $1,998