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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 9000D
  • Superseded the Canon T6s
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3200
  • Later Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon 77D versus Nikon D3300, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 77D was revealed 2 years after the D3300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 77D scores vs the D3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D3300

 77D D3300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017April 2014Newer by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon 77D

 D3300 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D3300

 77D D3300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon D3300 has proportions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 77D vs the D3300.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and D3300 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and D3300.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger 77D will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography details
Nikon D3300 Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (430g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography advice
Nikon D3300 Sports photography advice
66
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
68
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (700 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography features
Nikon D3300 Travel photography features
79
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
67
great battery (700 shots)
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D3300 Landscape photography advice
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging factors
Nikon D3300 Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
33
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
lighter than competition in class (430g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS 77DNikon D3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 77D Nikon D3300
Also called as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2014-04-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 1
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
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, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 82
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.8
DXO Low light rating 971 1385
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 700 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $549 $500