Canon 1D MII vs Canon 77D

Below, we are comparing the Canon 1D MII and Canon 77D, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1D MII (8MP) and 77D (24MP) and the 1D MII (APS-H) and 77D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The 1D MII was introduced 13 years prior to the 77D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1D MII being a Large SLR camera and the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1D MII scores versus the 77D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS-1D Mark II and Canon EOS 77D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1D MII Gallery and Canon 77D Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D MII features physical measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 1565 grams (3.45 lbs) while the Canon 77D has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1D MII and Canon 77D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 1D MII and the 77D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1D MII and 77D is 50 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D MII and 77D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D MII having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 77D will render extra detail using its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 1D MII will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.