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Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 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
  • Additionally Known as EOS 9000D
  • Superseded the Canon T6s
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon 1 S1
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Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The 77D was manufactured 2 years later than the 1 S2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 77D scores versus the 1 S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon 1 S2

 77D 1 S2 
IntroducedFebruary 2017May 2014Fresher by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Canon 77D

 1 S2 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon 1 S2

 77D 1 S2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor 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) while the Nikon 1 S2 has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D and the 1 S2.

Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and 1 S2 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and 1 S2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 77D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 77D will show extra detail due to its extra 9.8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 77D provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S2
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 77D
Street photography with Nikon 1 S2
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
71
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography details
Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography details
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
60
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
decent megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Nikon 1 S2
79
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
decent megapixels (14.2 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography features
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging factors
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
33
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (190 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Canon 77D vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon 1 S2
 Canon EOS 77DNikon 1 S2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 77D Nikon 1 S2
Also called EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2014-05-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14.2 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3072
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 171
Cross type focus points 45 73
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon 1
Total lenses 326 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings - Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL22
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $549 $450