Sony A6300 vs Canon 77D

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Sony A6300 vs Canon 77D

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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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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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 77D conclusion.

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Differences

Sony A6300 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
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
A6300 test data on DxO Mark 77D test data on DxO Mark

1,437 vs 971 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
48 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
520g 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
11.1 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon 77D advantages over Sony A6300

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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 400 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 44 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; Improved high-ISO performance; Better JPEG quality; Fast autofocus; Very good subject tracking with real-time live view feature; All-magnesium body construction; 4K video.
Slow buffer clearing (no UHS-II support); No touchscreen, Clunky menus; Wi-Fi can be a bit frustrating to use.
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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 Sony A6000

Sony A6300

Sony A6000

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$548
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A6000

Canon 77D

Sony A6000

$550
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$548
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 77D vs Sony A6000

Compared to Canon T6s

Sony A6300

Canon T6s

$846
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Canon T6s

Canon 77D

Canon T6s

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

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Compared to Pentax K-70

Sony A6300

Pentax K-70

$846
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

$846
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Canon 77D

Fujifilm X-A3

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 77D vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Sony A6500

Sony A6300

Sony A6500

$846
APS-C

Less expensive

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A6300 vs Sony A6500

Canon 77D

Sony A6500

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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