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Canon 77D vs Canon M6

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Canon EOS M6 front
Portability
84
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 77D vs Canon M6 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
  • Old Model is Canon T6s
Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon M3
  • Later Model is Canon M6 MII
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Canon 77D vs Canon M6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 77D vs Canon M6, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the M6 (24MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced within a month of the M6 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 77D scores vs the M6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon M6

 77D M6 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Canon 77D

 M6 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Canon M6

 77D M6 
IntroducedFebruary 2017February 2017Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 77D vs Canon M6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 77D provides external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Canon M6 has specifications of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 77D and the M6.

Canon 77D vs Canon M6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and M6 is 66 and 84 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Canon M6 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon M6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and M6.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon 77D vs Canon M6 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon M6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Canon M6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography advice
Canon M6 Portrait photography advice
79
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography features
Canon M6 Street photography features
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography advice
Canon M6 Sports photography advice
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (295 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography features
Canon M6 Travel photography features
79
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
80
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (295 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Canon M6
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (295 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging highlights
Canon M6 Vlogging highlights
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 77D vs Canon M6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Canon M6
 Canon EOS 77DCanon EOS M6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 77D Canon EOS M6
Also referred to as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-02-15 2017-02-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Digic 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 49
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF-M
Number of lenses 326 23
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 390g (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.6
DXO Low light score 971 1317
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 295 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $549 $679