Canon A1100 IS vs Sony A77 II

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A1100 IS and Sony A77 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the A1100 IS (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The A1100 IS was announced 6 years before the A77 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A1100 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1100 IS scores against the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS and Sony A77 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the A77 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and A77 II is 93 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and A77 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A1100 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 II will give you greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.