Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D 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
- Also referred to as EOS 9000D
- Old Model is Canon T6s
(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

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).

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.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K10D
77D | K10D | |||
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Launched | February 2017 | ![]() | December 2006 | More modern by 124 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+830k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 77D
K10D | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K10D
77D | K10D | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |