Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Canon T6s
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- 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- Superseded the Nikon D7000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

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).

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.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D and Nikon D7100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Nikon D7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D7100
77D | D7100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 47 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Canon 77D
D7100 | 77D | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D7100
77D | D7100 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Nikon D7100 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D7100 | |
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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 |