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Canon 80D vs Sony A99

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 70D
  • Replacement is Canon 90D
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Newer Model is Sony A99 II
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Canon 80D vs Sony A99 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 80D vs Sony A99, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the 80D (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 80D was released 3 years later than the A99 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 80D scores against the A99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Sony A99

 80D A99 
IntroducedFebruary 2016December 2012Fresher by 39 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Canon 80D

 A99 80D 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 80D and Sony A99

 80D A99 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 80D offers 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) and the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 80D versus the A99.

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and A99 is 59 and 57 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and A99.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The 80D offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The younger 80D provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography features
Sony A99 Portrait photography features
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D Street photography information
Sony A99 Street photography information
69
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography features
Sony A99 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography highlights
Sony A99 Travel photography highlights
77
environment sealing
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
60
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging advice
Sony A99 Vlogging advice
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
76
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
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Canon 80D vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Sony A99
 Canon EOS 80DSony SLT-A99
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 80D Sony SLT-A99
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-02-18 2012-12-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 16000 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 19
Cross focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 812g (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 89
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 14.0
DXO Low light score 1135 1555
Other
Battery life 960 images 500 images
Form of battery 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) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One Dual
Launch price $1,199 $1,998