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Canon 77D vs Canon SL2

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 9000D
  • Superseded the Canon T6s
Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Previous Model is Canon 100D
  • Successor is Canon SL3
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Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 77D versus Canon SL2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the SL2 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 77D was revealed 4 months before the SL2 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 77D grades versus the SL2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon SL2

 77D SL2 

Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon 77D

 SL2 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Canon SL2

 77D SL2 
RevealedFebruary 2017June 2017Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Canon SL2 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 77D versus the SL2.

Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and SL2 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and SL2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography advice
Canon SL2 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Canon SL2 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Canon SL2
66
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
69
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography advice
Canon SL2 Travel photography advice
79
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
81
great battery power (650 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography information
Canon SL2 Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Canon 77D vs Canon SL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Canon SL2
 Canon EOS 77DCanon EOS Rebel SL2
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 77D Canon EOS Rebel SL2
Also referred to as EOS 9000D EOS 200D / Kiss X9
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2017-06-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 45 1
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.54x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.80 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
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 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 79
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.4
DXO Low light score 971 1041
Other
Battery life 600 shots 650 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $549 $699