Canon 80D vs Sony A77

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 80D and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.