Hope the A77/A65 does not have the same sensor overheating problem that the A33/A55 suffered from. And it would offer more control in video mode similar to what Canon offers.
Have you read the reviews out there? There is no overheating issue on the A77, and the A77 offers full manual video control, with focus peaking as well if you are using MF, effects, etc etc. It easily surpasses the Canons in video control.