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Canon 77D vs Pentax KF

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Canon 77D vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 9000D
  • Succeeded the Canon T6s
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Superseded the Pentax K-70
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Canon 77D vs Pentax KF Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon 77D and Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 6 years before the KF which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax KF being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 77D scores against the KF in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax KF

 77D KF 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Canon 77D

 KF 77D 
RevealedNovember 2022February 2017Newer by 69 months

Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax KF

 77D KF 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3.00"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 77D vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D has 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) whilst the Pentax KF has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 77D and the KF.

Canon 77D vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and KF is 66 and 63 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and KF.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 77D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
83
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography advice
Pentax KF Street photography advice
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography features
Pentax KF Sports photography features
67
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography factors
Pentax KF Travel photography factors
80
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
66
environment sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography features
Pentax KF Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging information
Pentax KF Vlogging information
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (684g)
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Canon 77D vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax KF
 Canon EOS 77DPentax KF
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 77D Pentax KF
Otherwise known as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-02-15 2022-11-09
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 161
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 684 grams (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 410 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $549 $850