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Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
  • Replaced the Canon T6s
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the 77D (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The 77D was released 7 years later than the E-600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 77D scores against the E-600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Olympus E-600

 77D E-600 
IntroducedFebruary 2017August 2009More recent by 91 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Canon 77D

 E-600 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Olympus E-600

 77D E-600 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 77D comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 77D and the E-600.

Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and E-600 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and E-600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 77D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 77D will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent 77D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography details
Olympus E-600 Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography info
Olympus E-600 Sports photography info
67
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography info
Olympus E-600 Travel photography info
80
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Olympus E-600
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
18
can't shoot video
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Canon 77D vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Olympus E-600
 Canon EOS 77DOlympus E-600
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 77D Olympus E-600
Also called as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2009-08-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 7
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 515g (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 55
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 10.3
DXO Low light rating 971 541
Other
Battery life 600 photos 500 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $549 $0