Canon 77D vs Canon R5
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Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Launched February 2017
- Also referred to as EOS 9000D
- Old Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Announced July 2020

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 77D versus Canon R5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are created by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and R5 (45MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and R5 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

The 77D was released 4 years before the R5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 77D scores vs the R5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Canon EOS R5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 77D Gallery and Canon R5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon R5
77D | R5 |
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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon 77D
R5 | 77D | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | ![]() | February 2017 | More modern by 41 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 77D and Canon R5
77D | R5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 77D provides outside 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) whilst the Canon R5 has sizing of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 77D versus Canon R5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 77D and the R5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and R5 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and R5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 77D due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon R5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 77D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Canon EOS R5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Canon EOS R5 |
Also referred to as | EOS 9000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-02-15 | 2020-07-09 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | Digic X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 45MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8192 x 5464 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 1053 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon RF |
Number of lenses | 326 | 17 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 8192x4320 (30p/24/23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/60p/30p/24p/23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/30p/23.98p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 8192x4320 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 738 grams (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 971 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | 320 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LP-E6NH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at release | $549 | $3,899 |