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Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 9000D
  • Earlier Model is Canon T6s
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Samsung GX-20

 77D GX-20 
ReleasedFebruary 2017January 2008Fresher by 111 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Canon 77D

 GX-20 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Samsung GX-20

 77D GX-20 
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).

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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.

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography details
Samsung GX-20 Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
67
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (15MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography factors
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging features
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 77D vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Samsung GX-20
 Canon EOS 77DSamsung GX-20
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