Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Released February 2017
- Other Name is EOS 9000D
- Replaced the Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-3 II

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon 77D and Pentax K-3, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The 77D was brought out 2 years after the K-3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 77D matches up against the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D & Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-3
77D | K-3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2017 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 35 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Canon 77D
K-3 | 77D | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-3
77D | K-3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. 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) and the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Canon 77D and Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 77D vs the K-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and K-3 is 66 and 59 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and K-3.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent 77D should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-3 |
Otherwise known as | EOS 9000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-02-15 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 27 |
Cross focus points | 45 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
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) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 shots | 560 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Retail cost | $549 | $639 |