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Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon D5100 front
Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66

Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 9000D
  • Succeeded the Canon T6s
Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon D5000
  • Successor is Nikon D5200
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon 77D versus Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D5100 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 77D was introduced 5 years after the D5100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the 77D matches up against the D5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D5100

 77D D5100 
IntroducedFebruary 2017April 2011More modern by 71 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon 77D

 D5100 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D5100

 77D D5100 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon 77D features outer measurements 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 D5100 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 77D vs the D5100.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and D5100 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and D5100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent 77D provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Nikon D5100
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography highlights
Nikon D5100 Street photography highlights
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
67
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography advice
Nikon D5100 Sports photography advice
67
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
64
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (660 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Nikon D5100
80
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
77
better than average battery power (660 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography advice
Nikon D5100 Landscape photography advice
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (660 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging highlights
Nikon D5100 Vlogging highlights
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not have image stabilization
69
selfie friendly display
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon D5100
 Canon EOS 77DNikon D5100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 77D Nikon D5100
Alternative name EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2011-04-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 560 gr (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 80
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 13.6
DXO Low light score 971 1183
Other
Battery life 600 photos 660 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14
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) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $549 $0