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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II 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
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 9000D
  • Older Model is Canon T6s
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-3
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 77D versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 77D was manufactured 23 months after the K-3 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 77D grades versus the K-3 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-3 II

 77D K-3 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017April 2015Newer by 23 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Canon 77D

 K-3 II 77D 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-3 II

 77D K-3 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 77D comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 77D against the K-3 II.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and K-3 II is 66 and 59 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and K-3 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent 77D provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography details
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 77D
Street photography with Pentax K-3 II
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Pentax K-3 II
67
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography details
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography details
80
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
57
weather sealing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (720 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 77D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 II
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax K-3 II
 Canon EOS 77DPentax K-3 II
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 77D Pentax K-3 II
Also referred to as EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2015-04-23
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 measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 27
Cross type focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 8.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 rating 78 80
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 13.6
DXO Low light rating 971 1106
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 720 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One 2
Launch price $549 $829