Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini
66 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73


93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
57
Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Samsung NX mini
77D | NX mini | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2017 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 36 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper 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 dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon 77D and Samsung NX mini in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Canon EOS 77D | Samsung 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 |