Canon 77D vs Nikon D300
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
- Earlier Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Revealed March 2008
- Previous Model is Nikon D200
- Updated by Nikon D300S

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon 77D vs Nikon D300, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D300 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 77D was introduced 9 years after the D300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 77D matches up versus the D300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D & Nikon D300. The whole galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery & Nikon D300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D300
77D | D300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | ![]() | March 2008 | Newer by 109 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Canon 77D
D300 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D300
77D | D300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Canon 77D vs Nikon D300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D has outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon D300 has dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs).
See the Canon 77D vs Nikon D300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D versus the D300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and D300 is 66 and 55 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and D300.
All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon 77D to show extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 77D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Nikon D300 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D300 |
Also Known as | EOS 9000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2008-03-12 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/250 secs |
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 925 grams (2.04 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 971 | 679 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | 1000 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $549 | $1,100 |