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Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Released February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 9000D
  • Replaced the Canon T6s
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 77D and Samsung NX mini, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is very well matched but the 77D (APS-C) and NX mini (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 77D was revealed 2 years after the NX mini which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the 77D grades against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Samsung NX mini

 77D NX mini 
IntroducedFebruary 2017March 2014Newer by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Canon 77D

 NX mini 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Samsung NX mini

 77D NX mini 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 77D has external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 77D versus the NX mini.

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 77D and NX mini is 66 and 93 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and NX mini.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 77D with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 77D will give greater detail because of its extra 3.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger 77D is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography information
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography information
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 77D
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
54
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography information
Samsung NX mini Travel photography information
79
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
75
better than average battery (650 shots)
lighter than others (196 grams)
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (20.5MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (20.5 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 77D
Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than others (196 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Samsung NX mini
 Canon EOS 77DSamsung NX mini
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 77D Samsung NX mini
Also called EOS 9000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-02-15 2014-03-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 21
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Samsung NX-M
Total lenses 326 2
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 gr (1.19 pounds) 196 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 images 650 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $530