Canon 30D vs Canon 77D

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 30D versus Canon 77D, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and 77D (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was announced 12 years before the 77D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 30D matches up vs the 77D for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D & Canon EOS 77D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery & Canon 77D Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 30D offers outside measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Canon 77D has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 30D and the 77D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and 77D is 58 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and 77D.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 77D to produce extra detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older 30D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.