Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
- Released February 2017
- Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
- Previous Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Refreshed by Pentax K-S2

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 77D was brought out 2 years after the K-S1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 77D grades versus the K-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-S1
77D | K-S1 | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | August 2014 | Newer by 31 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 77D
K-S1 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-S1
77D | K-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 77D offers exterior measurements 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-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check out the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 77D against the K-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and K-S1 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and K-S1.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern 77D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K-S1 |
Otherwise known as | EOS 9000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-02-15 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | Prime MII |
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 | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lb) | 558 grams (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 971 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 photos | 410 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $549 | $339 |