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Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 9000D
  • Previous Model is Canon T6s
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon 77D versus Sigma SD1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and SD1 (15MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 77D was unveiled 6 years later than the SD1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 77D grades versus the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Sigma SD1

 77D SD1 
LaunchedFebruary 2017September 2010Fresher by 78 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Canon 77D

 SD1 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Sigma SD1

 77D SD1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 77D offers exterior dimensions 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 Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 77D compared to the SD1.

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 77D and SD1 is 66 and 77 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and SD1.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon 77D to provide you with greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 77D will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 77D Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography advice
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Canon 77D as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Sports photography highlights
66
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
56
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 77D Travel photography features
Sigma SD1 Travel photography features
79
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography features
Sigma SD1 Landscape photography features
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D Vlogging details
Sigma SD1 Vlogging details
73
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 77D vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Sigma SD1
 Canon EOS 77DSigma SD1
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 77D Sigma SD1
Also called as EOS 9000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2010-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Dual True II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4800 x 3200
Highest native ISO 25600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 2
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sigma SA
Amount of lenses 326 76
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $549 $2,339