Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Nikon D300S. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Nikon D300S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D300S
77D | D300S | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 89 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Canon 77D
D300S | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D300S
77D | D300S | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon 77D vs Nikon D300S Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D300S | |
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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 |