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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon D3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 9000D
  • Superseded the Canon T6s
Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Released December 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3100
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D3000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 77D was released 7 years after the D3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the 77D grades vs the D3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D3000

 77D D3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2017December 2009Newer by 88 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Canon 77D

 D3000 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D3000

 77D D3000 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon D3000 has proportions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 77D and the D3000.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and D3000 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and D3000.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 77D to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer 77D is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography features
Nikon D3000 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography details
Nikon D3000 Street photography details
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography features
Nikon D3000 Sports photography features
66
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3000 as a Travel photography camera
79
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (500 shots)
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography features
Nikon D3000 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging info
Nikon D3000 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon D3000
 Canon EOS 77DNikon D3000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 77D Nikon D3000
Alternative name EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2009-12-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
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 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 536 grams (1.18 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 62
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.1
DXO Low light score 971 563
Other
Battery life 600 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL9a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $549 $0