Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7
66 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
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60 Imaging
54 Features
69 Overall
60
Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Introduced February 2017
- Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
- Previous Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released October 2009
- Successor is Pentax K-5

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 77D was manufactured 7 years after the K-7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 77D scores versus the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D & Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-7
77D | K-7 | |||
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Released | February 2017 | ![]() | October 2009 | Newer by 90 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Canon 77D
K-7 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-7
77D | K-7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 77D compared to the K-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and K-7 is 66 and 60 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and K-7.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon 77D to give more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 77D provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-7 |
Also Known as | EOS 9000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-02-15 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 7 | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 2000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 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 |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 lbs) | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 78 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 images | 980 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $549 | $599 |