Canon 77D vs Nikon Z7

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon 77D and Nikon Z7, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The 77D was revealed 18 months prior to the Z7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 77D grades versus the Z7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D & Nikon Z7. The full galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 77D comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 77D compared to the Z7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and Z7 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and Z7.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 77D having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older 77D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.