Canon 77D vs Pentax K100D

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 77D versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 10 years after the K100D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 77D grades versus the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D & Pentax K100D. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 77D comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the 77D against the K100D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and K100D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 77D to result in greater detail with its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 77D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.