Canon EOS 77D

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    Highlights

    • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 45 Focus Points (45 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Canon EOS 77D was announced in 2017 and is an APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) DSLR camera with 24.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder.

    Canon EOS 77D can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.


    Here is the Canon EOS xxD series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS xxD series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon 90D August
    2019
    32.5 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 77D February
    2017
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 80D February
    2016
    24.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 16,000 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 70D October
    2013
    20.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon 60Da April
    2012
    18.0 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 60D November
    2010
    18.0 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 50D October
    2008
    15.1 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 40D October
    2007
    10.1 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 30D April
    2006
    8.2 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 20Da June
    2005
    8.25 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    118k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 20D November
    2004
    8 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    118k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon 10D March
    2003
    6 MP
    APS-C
    100 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    118k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS 90D vs EOS 77D vs EOS 80D vs EOS 70D vs EOS 60Da vs EOS 60D.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 77D.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Digital Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 78
    •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Canon EOS 77D to its predecessor EOS Rebel T6s and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS 77D vs Canon EOS Rebel T6s
    Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
    Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Lower Min AF Detection -3 EV vs -0.5 EV
    More Focus Points 45 vs 19
    More Cross-type Focus Points 45 vs 19
    Digital Image Stabilization vs
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Average Metering vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 971 vs 915
    Higher DxO Color Depth 23.6 vs 22.6
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 13.3 vs 12.0
    Higher DxO Overall Score 78 vs 70
    Interval Recording vs
    Built-In Bluetooth vs
    Lighter 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) vs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
    Longer Battery Life 600 shots vs 440 shots
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS 77D vs Canon EOS Rebel T6s
    More Expensive $899 (body only), $1049 (w/18-55 F4-5.6 IS STM lens), $1499 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens) vs $849/£649/£859 (body only), $1199 (with 18-135mm STM lens)
    Center Weighted Metering vs

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS 77D vs EOS Rebel T6s.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Canon EOS 77D has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Canon EOS 77D with Fully Articulated screen


    Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.82x (0.51x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS 77D features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS 77D's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 7 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS 77D has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS 77D.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    NFC

    Canon EOS 77D has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon EOS 77D has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon EOS 77D comes with LP-E17 battery pack with battery life of 600 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS 77D has Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Canon EOS 77D has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 45 (45 cross-type) focusing points and from -3 to +18 EV detection range. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Canon EOS 77D has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec. Flash compensation can be set from -2 to +2 EV with 1/3 or 1/2 EV step increments.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS 77D has dimensions of 131 x 100 x 76 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 2.99"). It weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    131 mm (5.16")

    100 mm (3.94")

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    76 mm (2.99")

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    Canon EOS 77D dimensions

    Canon EOS 77D for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS 77D is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Canon EOS 77D gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Canon EOS 77D gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Canon EOS 77D gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon EOS 77D gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Canon EOS 77D gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Canon EOS 77D gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots

    Canon EOS 77D Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS 77D and give score of 74 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    74

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Canon EOS 77D a score of 69 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 78

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Canon EOS 77D a score of 69 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

    Video

    BAD
    32

    We give Canon EOS 77D a score of 32 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Webcam Functionality
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    87

    We give Canon EOS 77D a score of 87 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
    •   45 Focus Points
    •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    88

    We give Canon EOS 77D a score of 88 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot

    Connectivity

    EXCELLENT
    93

    We give Canon EOS 77D a score of 93 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Canon EOS 77D a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 600 shots


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