Canon 77D vs Canon A3100 IS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 77D and Canon A3100 IS, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and A3100 IS (12MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and A3100 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 77D was introduced 7 years after the A3100 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon A3100 IS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 77D grades versus the A3100 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Canon PowerShot A3100 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Canon A3100 IS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 77D has exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Canon A3100 IS has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 77D compared to the A3100 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and A3100 IS is 66 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and A3100 IS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 77D having a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 77D will offer you greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 77D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.