Canon 77D vs Nikon D90
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Canon 77D vs Nikon D90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Also referred to as EOS 9000D
- Superseded the Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Released October 2008
- Succeeded the Nikon D80
- Replacement is Nikon D7000

Canon 77D vs Nikon D90 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Canon 77D and Nikon D90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and D90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 77D was revealed 8 years after the D90 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 77D scores vs the D90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Nikon D90. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Nikon D90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Nikon D90
77D | D90 | |||
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Released | February 2017 | ![]() | October 2008 | Newer by 102 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Canon 77D
D90 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Nikon D90
77D | D90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Canon 77D vs Nikon D90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon D90 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 77D and Nikon D90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 77D compared to the D90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and D90 is 66 and 60 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and D90.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to deliver extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger 77D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Nikon D90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Nikon D90 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Nikon D90 |
Also called as | EOS 9000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2008-10-13 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
Number of lenses | 326 | 309 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 pounds) | 703 gr (1.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 977 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photographs | 850 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL3e |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $549 | $1,199 |