• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 26.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Canon 77D advantages over Canon 6D Mark II

  • Less expensive
    $799 vs $1799
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More dynamic range
    13.3 vs 11.9 evs
    Retain detail in highlight and shadows
  • More telephoto lens reach
    216 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    1055g vs 1560g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    167 vs 98 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Canon 77D

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.67 vs 3.72 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Higher effective ISO
    2,862 vs 971 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 1200 vs 600 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.71x vs 0.51x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 29 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Both provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range at low ISOs; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Much improved RAW buffer depth; 1080/60p video; Quick Control Dial & top-panel LCD screen.

  • Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISOs lag behind competing cameras; No 4K video resolution.

  • Great vari-angle touchscreen; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive performance for its class.

  • Disappointing dynamic range; No 4K video; Optical viewfinder comes up short; Narrow AF point coverage through viewfinder.

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 77D
Nikon D610
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1271
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Canon 6D Mark II
Nikon D610
  • $1399
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $1271
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More dynamic range

Compared to Nikon D750

Canon 77D
Nikon D750
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1698
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Canon 6D Mark II
Nikon D750
  • $1399
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $1698
  • 35mm
  • More dynamic range
  • Internal flash

Compared to Canon T6s

Canon 77D
Canon T6s
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Canon 6D Mark II
Canon T6s
  • $1399
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compared to Sony A68

Canon 77D
Sony A68
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Canon 6D Mark II
Sony A68
  • $1399
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon 77D
Pentax K-70
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Canon 6D Mark II
Pentax K-70
  • $1399
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
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