Canon 20D vs Canon 77D
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Canon 20D vs Canon 77D Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Announced February 2017
- Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
- Replaced the Canon T6s

Canon 20D vs Canon 77D Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Canon 20D and Canon 77D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and 77D (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 20D was manufactured 13 years earlier than the 77D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 20D scores versus the 77D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 20D vs Canon 77D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 20D & Canon EOS 77D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 20D Gallery & Canon 77D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Canon 77D
20D | 77D |
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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon 20D
77D | 20D | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | November 2004 | More modern by 149 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Canon 77D
20D | 77D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Canon 20D vs Canon 77D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 20D has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Canon 77D has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
See the Canon 20D and Canon 77D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 20D vs the 77D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and 77D is 59 and 66 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Canon 77D Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and 77D.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 77D to give greater detail due to its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 20D vs Canon 77D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 20D vs Canon 77D Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Canon EOS 77D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 20D | Canon EOS 77D |
Otherwise known as | - | EOS 9000D |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2004-11-03 | 2017-02-15 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | DIGIC 7 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 45 |
Cross focus points | - | 45 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Available lenses | 326 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 118 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.51x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 770 gr (1.70 lb) | 540 gr (1.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 62 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | 721 | 971 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 600 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,300 | $549 |