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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon D3500 front
Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
  • Superseded the Canon T6s
Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3400
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the D3500 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 77D was introduced 18 months earlier than the D3500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 77D scores versus the D3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D3500

 77D D3500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Canon 77D

 D3500 77D 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2017Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D3500

 77D D3500 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon D3500 has dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 77D vs the D3500.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and D3500 is 66 and 72 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and D3500.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 77D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography info
Nikon D3500 Portrait photography info
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 77D
Street photography with Nikon D3500
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (365g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography features
Nikon D3500 Sports photography features
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
70
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (1,550 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
79
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
71
good battery (1,550 per charge)
lighter than competition (365g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,550 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3500 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
31
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (365g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon D3500
 Canon EOS 77DNikon D3500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 77D Nikon D3500
Also Known as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2018-08-29
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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
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 (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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 365 gr (0.80 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 1550 photos
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $549 $397