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Canon 77D vs Canon T8i

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Canon 77D vs Canon T8i 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
  • Announced February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 9000D
  • Replaced the Canon T6s
Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
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Canon 77D vs Canon T8i Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon 77D and Canon T8i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. The image resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the T8i (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 77D was released 4 years prior to the T8i and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 77D scores versus the T8i in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Canon T8i

 77D T8i 

Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon 77D

 T8i 77D 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2017Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Canon 77D and Canon T8i

 77D T8i 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 77D vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D enjoys 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 T8i has proportions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 77D versus the T8i.

Canon 77D vs Canon T8i size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and T8i is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and T8i.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 77D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Canon T8i sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography features
Canon T8i Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography advice
Canon T8i Street photography advice
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Canon T8i
66
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
76
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography info
Canon T8i Travel photography info
79
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
80
great battery life (800 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Canon T8i
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (800 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging features
Canon T8i Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 77D vs Canon T8i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS 77DCanon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 77D Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Also called EOS 9000D EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2020-02-12
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 DIGIC 8
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 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 45
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 515 gr (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
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 photographs 800 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $549 $750