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Canon 77D vs Canon T6i

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69

Canon 77D vs Canon T6i 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
  • Also referred to as EOS 9000D
  • Superseded the Canon T6s
Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
  • Refreshed by Canon T7i
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Canon 77D vs Canon T6i Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon 77D vs Canon T6i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the T6i (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 2 years after the T6i which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T6i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 77D matches up versus the T6i with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon T6i

 77D T6i 
ReleasedFebruary 2017February 2015Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon 77D

 T6i 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Canon T6i

 77D T6i 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon 77D vs Canon T6i Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D provides external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Canon T6i has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D against the T6i.

Canon 77D vs Canon T6i size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and T6i is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Canon T6i top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon T6i Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and T6i.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern 77D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Canon T6i sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon T6i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Canon T6i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography information
Canon T6i Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography features
Canon T6i Sports photography features
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
61
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Canon T6i
79
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
66
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (440 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography factors
Canon T6i Landscape photography factors
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Canon T6i
73
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 77D vs Canon T6i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Canon T6i
 Canon EOS 77DCanon EOS Rebel T6i
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 77D Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Otherwise known as EOS 9000D EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2015-02-06
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 19
Cross focus points 45 19
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.51x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 555 gr (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.0
DXO Low light score 971 919
Other
Battery life 600 images 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $549 $749