Canon 77D vs Sony A6100

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Canon 77D vs Sony A6100

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon 77D in the real world.
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Compare Canon 77D image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 77D conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Canon 77D advantages over Sony A6100

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 420 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
216 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Bigger JPEG buffer
167 vs 76 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sony A6100 advantages over Canon 77D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
512g vs 1055g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
33 vs 23 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range at low ISOs; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Much improved RAW buffer depth; 1080/60p video; Quick Control Dial & top-panel LCD screen.
Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISOs lag behind competing cameras; No 4K video resolution.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T6s

Canon 77D

Canon T6s

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon 77D vs Canon T6s

Sony A6100

Canon T6s

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Canon T6s

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70

Sony A6100

Pentax K-70

$648
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Nikon D7500

Canon 77D

Nikon D7500

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

$797
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 77D vs Nikon D7500

Sony A6100

Nikon D7500

$648
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$797
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony A6100 vs Nikon D7500

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon 77D

Fujifilm X-T100

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 77D vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon 77D

Sony A6400

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon 77D vs Sony A6400

Sony A6100

Sony A6400

$648
APS-C

Less expensive

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

Compare Sony A6100 vs Sony A6400

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