Sony A77 with Canon 6D Comparison

Sony A77 and Canon 6D Main Features

  • October, 2011
  • February, 2013
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 20 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 50 - 16000 ISO
  • 100 - 25600 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In GPS
  • Built-In GPS
  • 143 x 104 x 81 mm, 732g.
  • 145 x 111 x 71 mm, 770g.
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Sony A77 Scores


Imaging score
59
Features score
81
Value for money score
88
Portability score
72
Overall score
76

Canon 6D Scores


Imaging score
71
Features score
67
Value for money score
84
Portability score
72
Overall score
74

Canon EOS 6D with Sony SLT-A77 Overview


Let's compare Sony SLT-A77 with Canon EOS 6D. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Sony A77 was released in 2011, and Canon 6D in 2013. EOS 6D is newer, which is a plus. SLT-A77 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of SLT-A77 is greater than that of EOS 6D. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (EOS 6D), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon 6D, the maximum ISO is greater by 9600. SLT-A77 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), EOS 6D doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
SLT-A77 has electronic viewfinder, and the EOS 6D doesn’t have. Viewfinder SLT-A77 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, EOS 6D has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony SLT-A77 has 4.5 fps continuous shooting. Sony SLT-A77 has 4.5 fps continuous shooting.

General SLT-A77 EOS 6D
Brand Sony Canon
Model SLT-A77 EOS 6D
Announced October, 2011 February, 2013
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Canon EF
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1
Number of Lenses 143 272
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 97%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.73 0.71
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 19 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 11 1
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps 4.5 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless no built-in flash
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Full frame
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 35.8 x 23.9 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 855.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max Native ISO 16000 25600
Min Native ISO 50 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min Boosted ISO 0 50
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Built-In Built-In
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 470 shots 1090 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model NP-FM500H LP-E6
Physical
Weight 732 g 770 g
Physical Dimensions 143 x 104 x 81 mm 145 x 111 x 71 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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