Canon 80D vs Sony A77 II

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 80D and Sony A77 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A77 II (24MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 80D was released 22 months later than the A77 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 80D scores versus the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 80D and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are available at Canon 80D Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 80D comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 80D compared to the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and A77 II is 59 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and A77 II.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent 80D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.