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Canon 77D vs Pentax KP

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon 77D vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 9000D
  • Old Model is Canon T6s
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Canon 77D vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon 77D versus Pentax KP, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 77D was revealed within a month of the KP which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 77D scores vs the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax KP

 77D KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 77D

 KP 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax KP

 77D KP 
ReleasedFebruary 2017January 2017Same age
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon 77D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 77D comes with outer 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 KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 77D compared to the KP.

Canon 77D vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and KP is 66 and 61 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and KP.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon 77D vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography factors
Pentax KP Sports photography factors
67
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (390 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
62
weather proof
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
bad battery (390 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography information
Pentax KP Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
bad battery (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging advice
Pentax KP Vlogging advice
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Canon 77D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 77DPentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 77D Pentax KP
Also called EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2017-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 819200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 27
Cross focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 390 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $549 $747