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Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Epson R-D1 front
Portability
75
Imaging
43
Features
20
Overall
33

Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 9000D
  • Replaced the Canon T6s
Epson R-D1
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 620g - 142 x 89 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Replacement is Epson R-D1x
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Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon 77D and Epson R-D1, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Epson. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and R-D1 (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 77D was revealed 13 years later than the R-D1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Epson R-D1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 77D matches up versus the R-D1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Epson R-D1

 77D R-D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2017March 2004Fresher by 158 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1040k235kCrisper screen (+805k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Epson R-D1 over the Canon 77D

 R-D1 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Epson R-D1

 77D R-D1 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 77D provides external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Epson R-D1 has sizing of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon 77D and Epson R-D1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 77D and the R-D1.

Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and R-D1 is 66 and 75 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and R-D1.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 77D to give you extra detail because of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger 77D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography information
Epson R-D1 Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
49
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography highlights
Epson R-D1 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
55
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (620g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography information
Epson R-D1 Sports photography information
66
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
29
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no liveview
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography details
Epson R-D1 Travel photography details
79
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
38
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (620g)
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography details
Epson R-D1 Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging features
Epson R-D1 Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 77D vs Epson R-D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Epson R-D1
 Canon EOS 77DEpson R-D1
General Information
Make Canon Epson
Model type Canon EOS 77D Epson R-D1
Also referred to as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2004-03-11
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Leica M
Amount of lenses 326 59
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 235 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 620 grams (1.37 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 142 x 89 x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) No
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $549 $1,709