Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Introduced February 2017
- Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
- Previous Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released February 2015

Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D810A (36MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and D810A (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

The 77D was manufactured 2 years after the D810A which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 77D grades versus the D810A in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D and Nikon D810A. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Nikon D810A Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D810A
77D | D810A | |||
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Released | February 2017 | ![]() | February 2015 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Canon 77D
D810A | 77D | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D810A
77D | D810A | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).
Check the Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 77D vs the D810A.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and D810A is 66 and 55 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and D810A.
Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 77D featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D810A will result in more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent 77D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Nikon D810A Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D810A | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D810A |
Also Known as | EOS 9000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | EXPEED 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 36MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 5:4 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 51 |
Cross focus points | 45 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter 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) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 880 gr (1.94 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 971 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | 1200 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Cost at release | $549 | $3,800 |