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Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Nikon D7100 front
Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
80
Overall
70

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 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
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
  • Superseded the Canon T6s
Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D7000
  • Replacement is Nikon D7200
Photography Glossary

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 77D versus Nikon D7100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the D7100 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 3 years after the D7100 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 77D scores versus the D7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D7100

 77D D7100 
RevealedFebruary 2017April 2013Newer by 47 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 77D

 D7100 77D 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D7100

 77D D7100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D offers external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon D7100 has proportions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Canon 77D versus Nikon D7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 77D against the D7100.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and D7100 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and D7100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher 77D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography highlights
79
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
78
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography information
Nikon D7100 Street photography information
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography info
Nikon D7100 Sports photography info
66
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7100 as a Travel photography camera
79
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
66
environment proofing
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
30
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Nikon D7100
 Canon EOS 77DNikon D7100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 77D Nikon D7100
Also referred to as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2013-04-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 765 grams (1.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 83
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.7
DXO Low light rating 971 1256
Other
Battery life 600 shots 950 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail cost $549 $800