Clicky

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon D3400 front
Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
  • Older Model is Canon T6s
Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3300
  • New Model is Nikon D3500
Kodak's Tri-X Black-and-White Film Now 30% Cheaper

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 77D and Nikon D3400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the D3400 (24MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

The 77D was launched 7 months after the D3400 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 77D matches up against the D3400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

C500 Mark II gets new Cinema RAW Light modes from Canon
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D3400

 77D D3400 
LaunchedFebruary 2017August 2016Newer by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Canon 77D

 D3400 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D3400

 77D D3400 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 77D offers physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon D3400 has measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Canon 77D and Nikon D3400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 77D vs the D3400.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and D3400 is 66 and 70 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and D3400.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern 77D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica to Release Innovative Hybrid Medium Format Camera in 2 Years

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Nikon D3400
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (395g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
Photographer Triumphs in Lawsuit Over Creative Commons Image Rights

Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography advice
Nikon D3400 Sports photography advice
67
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
69
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Nikon D3400
80
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
70
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
OM System OM-1 Set to Enhance Autofocus

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Nikon D3400
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (1,200 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
Jaw-Dropping Space Capture Exposes Earth's Mesmerizing Golden Luminescence

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Nikon D3400
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
30
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (395g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
AI-made Images of Food Appear More Delicious Than Real Photos

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon D3400
 Canon EOS 77DNikon D3400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 77D Nikon D3400
Also called as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2016-08-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 gr (1.19 lbs) 395 gr (0.87 lbs)
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 Overall rating 78 86
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.9
DXO Low light rating 971 1192
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 1200 photographs
Form of battery 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $549 $397