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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
71
Features
86
Overall
77

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 9000D
  • Succeeded the Canon T6s
Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Released March 2021
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 III Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 77D and Pentax K-3 III, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 77D was introduced 5 years before the K-3 III which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 77D scores versus the K-3 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 77D K-3 III 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 K-3 III 77D 
ReleasedMarch 2021February 2017More modern by 50 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)

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

 77D K-3 III 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 77D offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 III has sizing of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check the Canon 77D and Pentax K-3 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 77D vs the K-3 III.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and K-3 III is 66 and 58 respectively.

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

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and K-3 III.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 III to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 77D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-3 III Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 III as a Street photography camera
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
70
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (1,600,000)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography factors
Pentax K-3 III Sports photography factors
66
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography information
Pentax K-3 III Travel photography information
79
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
great resolution (26 megapixels)
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography details
Pentax K-3 III Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (1,600,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging features
Pentax K-3 III Vlogging features
73
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
no image stabilization
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax K-3 III
 Canon EOS 77DPentax K-3 Mark III
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 77D Pentax K-3 Mark III
Otherwise known as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2021-03-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 101
Cross type focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 156
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 820g (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 images 800 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail price $549 $1,999