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Canon 77D vs Canon R5

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Canon EOS R5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(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
Canon R5
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon R5

 77D R5 

Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon 77D

 R5 77D 
AnnouncedJuly 2020February 2017More modern by 41 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon 77D and Canon R5

 77D R5 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 size comparison

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

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography factors
Canon R5 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
88
manual focus
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography information
Canon R5 Street photography information
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Canon R5
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (45MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
low battery life (320 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Canon R5
79
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
high megapixels (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (320 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (320 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Canon R5
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Canon 77D vs Canon R5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Canon R5
 Canon EOS 77DCanon EOS R5
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