Canon 77D vs Nikon D700
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Introduced February 2017
- Other Name is EOS 9000D
- Succeeded the Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Announced October 2008
- Replacement is Nikon D800E

Canon 77D vs Nikon D700 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 77D and Nikon D700, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D700 (12MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and D700 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

The 77D was announced 8 years after the D700 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 77D matches up versus the D700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D700 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D & Nikon D700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery & Nikon D700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D700
77D | D700 | |||
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Announced | February 2017 | ![]() | October 2008 | Newer by 102 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Canon 77D
D700 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D700
77D | D700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Canon 77D vs Nikon D700 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D provides external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon D700 has proportions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs).
Check the Canon 77D and Nikon D700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 77D vs the D700.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and D700 is 66 and 54 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and D700.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 77D using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon 77D will provide you with greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 77D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Nikon D700 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D700 |
Also called | EOS 9000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2008-10-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | Expeed |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4256 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 326 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
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) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 1074g (2.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 2303 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | 1000 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $549 | $2,700 |