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Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon D300S front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S 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
  • Other Name is EOS 9000D
  • Succeeded the Canon T6s
Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon D300
  • Successor is Nikon D600
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D300S (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 77D was released 7 years later than the D300S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the 77D grades against the D300S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D300S

 77D D300S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017November 2009Fresher by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 77D

 D300S 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D300S

 77D D300S 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D provides external dimensions 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 Nikon D300S has proportions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 77D and the D300S.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and D300S is 66 and 55 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and D300S.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 77D to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent 77D provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography advice
Nikon D300S Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography highlights
Nikon D300S Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (938 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Nikon D300S
66
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Nikon D300S
79
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
48
weather proof
built-in flash
heavier than average (938g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D300S Landscape photography advice
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
64
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D300S Vlogging highlights
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
22
offers face detect focus
has mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average (938 grams)
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon D300S
 Canon EOS 77DNikon D300S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 77D Nikon D300S
Other name EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2009-11-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 51
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 938g (2.07 lb)
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 All around score 78 70
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.2
DXO Low light score 971 787
Other
Battery life 600 shots 950 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC
Card slots One 2
Retail pricing $549 $1,630