Canon 7D vs Sony A77

Here is a complete overview of the Canon 7D and Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and A77 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 7D was unveiled 23 months before the A77 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7D grades vs the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D comes with outside measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 7D and Sony A77 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7D vs the A77.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7D and A77 is 56 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and A77.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A77 to produce extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older 7D will be behind in sensor tech.