Canon 80D vs Sony A77 II – Comparison

Here’s our Canon 80D vs Sony A77 II comparison. Both cameras feature a 24MP APS-C sensor and are excellent for many different types of photography, so let’s see which one is better for the money.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 80D	A77 II
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Sony A
ISO	100 - 16,000	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	25,600	50 - 51,200
AF Points	45	79
Cross-type AF Points	45	15 cross-type
Continuous Mode	7fps	12fps
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,229,760 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	98%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.95x	1.09x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1440x1080 (30p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	53	26
RAW Buffer Size	24	28
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	0.5s	0.8s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	960 shots	480 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (NP-FM500H)
Weight	25.8 oz (730g)	22.8 oz (647g)
Size	5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1"	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2014

Canon 80D Advantages:

• Cross-Type AF – The A77 II has more AF points, but the 80D has 45 vs 15 cross-type which results in more accurate focusing when in low light situations

• LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated compared to tilt and swivel on the A77 II

• Touchscreen – You can select the focus point directly on the LCD screen, as well as navigate through the menus, photos etc.

• Headphone Jack – Helps if you want to monitor the audio quality

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000

• Buffer JPEG – 53 vs 26

• Battery Life – 480 shots longer battery life

• Lens Selection – There are a lot more lenses to choose for the Canon EF mount compared to Sony’s A mount

The Canon 80D has a lot more lenses you can choose from, longer battery life, bigger JPEG buffer, touchscreen LCD display that is fully articulated and more cross-type AF points. Both cameras are great and it’s tough to make a decision, but if you can see yourself using the 80D’s advantages more than what the A77 II offers, it’s better for you.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Sony A77 II Advantages:

• Body Stabilization – The A77 II has built-in 5-axis image stabilization that works even if the lens has none

• Higher ISO – The A77 II can go up to 51,200 which is 1 stop higher

• AF System – 79 vs 45 AF points means more freedom over framing your shot exactly as you wish

• 12 vs 7fps – Much faster and better for extreme action

• Focus Peaking – The A77 II can highlight what’s in focus! Excellent when focusing manually, whether it’s video or photography

• Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 98%

• Size & Weight -80g lighterbody

• Less Expensive – Body only, the Sony A77 II costs $100 less

It costs nearly the same as the 80D, but you get built-in body stabilization, more AF points, 12 frames per second, focus peaking and 100% viewfinder coverage.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.