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Predecessor: |
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Canon T6s
T6s vs 77D
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
A900 |
77D |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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9000D |
Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$2999.99 |
$1499.00 |
Street Price: |
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$549.99 |
Date Available: |
2008-11-15 |
2017-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.1 oz
(939 g)
includes batteries
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37.2 oz
(1,055 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in.
(156 x
117 x
82 mm)
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5.2 x
3.9 x
3.0 in.
(131 x
100 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
24.6 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.94 microns |
3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
23.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.3 |
13.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,431 |
971 |
Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408
(20.6 MP,
Other), 4400 x 2936
(12.9 MP,
3:2), 4400 x 2472
(10.9 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 2896 x 1928
(5.6 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 1704
(5.2 MP,
Other), 1984 x 1320
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 2976 x 1824
(5.4 MP,
Other), 2400 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
Other), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 3552 x 2664
(9.5 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 1992
(5.3 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1), 1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
6.0 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM); MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
n/a |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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29 -
216mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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18 -
135mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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7.50x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
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39 cm to Infinity
15.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
67.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. |
OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.74x |
0.51x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.74x |
0.82x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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1,040,000 dots
(346,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
19.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1EV steps, Expandable to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
7,560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor: 63-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (6.0%), Spot (3.5%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
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Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Special Scene (Group Photo, Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Flash Off, Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
E-TTL II, Manual |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6 |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe, PC-sync |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
14-bit .CR2 RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM); MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC) |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired or wireless |
Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.40 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.41 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
15 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
6.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
11 |
167 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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6.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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23 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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6.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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21 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.071 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.153 seconds |
0.087 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.25 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.072 seconds |
0.068 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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3.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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270 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
880 shots |
600 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) |
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Notes & Features: |
24.6MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, In-body SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Intelligent Preview, Enhanced DRO, Magnesium-alloy Body, Dust/Moisture Resistance, 100K Shutter, 3 User Programmable Memory Modes, AF Micro-adjustment, Top Mounted LCD, Quick Navigation system, Custom button, PhotoTV HD output via HDMI optimized for Sony Bravia TVs. |
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