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Canon 80D vs Sony A77

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
83
Overall
71

Canon 80D vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • Successor is Canon 90D
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A700
  • Newer Model is Sony A77 II
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Canon 80D vs Sony A77 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon 80D and Sony A77, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 80D was revealed 4 years after the A77 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 80D grades against the A77 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sony A77

 80D A77 
LaunchedFebruary 2016October 2011More modern by 53 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Canon 80D

 A77 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Sony A77

 80D A77 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 80D vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 80D has 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) whilst the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 80D and Sony A77 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 80D vs the A77.

Canon 80D vs Sony A77 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 80D and A77 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and A77.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern 80D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
78
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography info
Sony A77 Street photography info
69
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography details
Sony A77 Travel photography details
77
environment proof
has touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
63
environment proofing
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Sony A77
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery life (470 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging info
Sony A77 Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
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Canon 80D vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Sony A77
 Canon EOS 80DSony SLT-A77
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 80D Sony SLT-A77
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-02-18 2011-10-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 16000 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 19
Cross focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mounting 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 diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 732 gr (1.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 13.2
DXO Low light score 1135 801
Other
Battery life 960 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,199 $900