Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20
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67 Features
85 Overall
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Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2017
- Additionally Known as EOS 9000D
- Earlier Model is Canon T6s
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Older Model is Samsung GX-10

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon 77D versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 77D was manufactured 9 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 77D grades versus the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Samsung GX-20. The entire galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Samsung GX-20
77D | GX-20 | |||
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Released | February 2017 | ![]() | January 2008 | Fresher by 111 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 77D
GX-20 | 77D |
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Common features in the Canon 77D and Samsung GX-20
77D | GX-20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 77D comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Look at the Canon 77D versus Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 77D vs the GX-20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and GX-20 is 66 and 58 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 77D and GX-20.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 77D to resolve greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern 77D should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon EOS 77D | Samsung GX-20 |
Also referred to as | EOS 9000D | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2017-02-15 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 gr (1.19 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 971 | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $549 | $850 |