Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D
55 Imaging
75 Features
85 Overall
79


66 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS 77D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Canon 77D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon 77D
5D MIV | 77D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon 5D MIV
77D | 5D MIV | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon 77D
5D MIV | 77D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | August 2016 | ![]() | February 2017 | Similar 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).
Contrast the Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon 77D Specifications
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon 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 |