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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS 77D front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Older Model is Canon 5D MIII
Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 9000D
  • Older Model is Canon T6s
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and 77D (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and 77D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was released 5 months before the 77D and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 5D MIV scores versus the 77D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 77D

 5D MIV 77D 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon 5D MIV

 77D 5D MIV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon 77D

 5D MIV 77D 
AnnouncedAugust 2016February 2017Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV offers physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Canon 77D has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIV against the 77D.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and 77D is 55 and 66 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and 77D.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography info
Canon 77D Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography details
Canon 77D Street photography details
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
72
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Canon 77D
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is great (30 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
67
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 5D MIV
Travel photography with Canon 77D
67
environment sealing
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is great (30 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
80
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography info
Canon 77D Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is great (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Canon 77D
31
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon 77D
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon EOS 77D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Canon EOS 77D
Also called as - EOS 9000D
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-25 2017-02-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6+ DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 61 45
Cross type focus points 41 45
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Crop factor 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 91 78
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 13.3
DXO Low light rating 2995 971
Other
Battery life 900 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Two Single
Price at release $3,299 $549