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Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Canon 77D
(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
  • Also referred to as EOS 9000D
  • Old Model is Canon T6s
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon 77D and Pentax K10D, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 77D was brought out 10 years after the K10D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 77D scores versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K10D

 77D K10D 
LaunchedFebruary 2017December 2006More modern by 124 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 77D

 K10D 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K10D

 77D K10D 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 77D features physical 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) and the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Canon 77D and Pentax K10D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the 77D against the K10D.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and K10D is 66 and 59 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and K10D.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon 77D to deliver greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 77D should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography information
Pentax K10D Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography features
Pentax K10D Street photography features
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography info
Pentax K10D Sports photography info
66
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
79
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography information
Pentax K10D Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging info
Pentax K10D Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax K10D
 Canon EOS 77DPentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 77D Pentax K10D
Also called as EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2017-02-15 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 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 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 971 522
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $549 $700