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Canon SL3 vs Sony A77

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Earlier Model is Canon SL2
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Previous Model is Sony A700
  • Successor is Sony A77 II
Photography Glossary

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SL3 vs Sony A77, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL3 was revealed 7 years after the A77 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SL3 matches up against the A77 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A77

 SL3 A77 
IntroducedApril 2019October 2011Newer by 91 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Canon SL3

 A77 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A77

 SL3 A77 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 features external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SL3 against the A77.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL3 and A77 is 71 and 59 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and A77.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SL3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Sony A77 Portrait photography info
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography information
Sony A77 Street photography information
74
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (1,070 shots)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography highlights
Sony A77 Travel photography highlights
82
good battery pack (1,070 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
62
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography info
Sony A77 Landscape photography info
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (1,070 per charge)
no image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging info
Sony A77 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
76
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A77
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony SLT-A77
Alternate name EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2019-04-10 2011-10-25
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points 1 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449g (0.99 lb) 732g (1.61 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures 470 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $599 $900