Canon 80D vs Sony A700

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon 80D and Sony A700, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and A700 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 80D was unveiled 8 years later than the A700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 80D scores versus the A700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 80D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The full galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 80D has got physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 80D and Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 80D vs the A700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and A700 is 59 and 58 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and A700.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon 80D to give greater detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer 80D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.