Canon 77D vs Nikon D80

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 77D versus Nikon D80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 77D was introduced 10 years after the D80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 77D matches up against the D80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D & Nikon D80. The whole galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery & Nikon D80 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 77D features outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon D80 has specifications of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D against the D80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and D80 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and D80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon 77D to produce greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher 77D provides an edge in sensor technology.