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Canon 77D vs Canon 80D – Comparison

Let’s see how the Canon 77D compares to the Canon 80D. Despite their similar names, the 80D is not an upgrade of the 77D or vice versa.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

Canon 77DCanon 80D
Megapixels24.224.2
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Sensor FormatAPS-CAPS-C
Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
AA FilterYesYes
Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
Body Image StabilizationYes (Movie only)No
Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
ISO100 - 25,600100 - 16,000
Expanded ISO51,20025,600
AF Points4545
Cross-type AF Points4545
Continuous Mode6fps7fps
LCD3.0" - Fully Articulated3.0" - Fully Articulated
LCD Resolution1,040,000 dots1,040,000 dots
TouchscreenYesYes
Focus PeakingNoNo
Top LCD DisplayYesYes
Viewfinder TypeOpticalOptical
Viewfinder Coverage95%98%
Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.95x
Video Resolution1920x1080 (60/30/24p)1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)
 1280x720 (60/50p)1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone JackYesYes
Headphone JackNoYes
Memory Card TypeSD SD
Dual Card SlotsNoNo
SD UHS SupportUHS-IUHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed30"30"
Bulb ModeYesYes
JPEG Buffer SizeUnlimited53
RAW Buffer Size2724
Time LapseYesYes
Built-in FlashYesYes
Max Flash Sync Speed1/2001/250
Startup Timex0.5s
Built-in Wi-FiYesYes
Built-in GPSNoNo
Built- in NFCYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
USB TypeUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Environmentally SealedNoYes
Battery Life (CIPA)600 shots960 shots
Battery IncludedYes (LP-E17)Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)
Weight19.0 oz (540g)25.8 oz (730g)
Size5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0"5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1"
PriceAmazonAmazon
Release Date20172016

Canon 77D Advantages:

  • Built-in Video Stabilization – The Canon 77D has an electronic 5-axis video stabilization (doesn’t work for photographs)
  • Higher Max ISO – Both native and expanded ISO are higher. Going this high won’t result in usable shots, but it’s still good to have in extreme scenarios
  • Bigger buffer – The 77D can shoot an unlimited amount of JPEGs before the buffer fills, but even 53 that the Canon 80D manages is more than what most will ever need.
  • Connections –  If Wi-Fi is not your thing, the Bluetooth is always available on the T7i and works well
  • Size & Weight – The 80D is still light for a mid-range DSLR, but the 77D is 200g lighter and smaller. If you prefer smaller cameras for traveling, the 77D wins big here.
  • Less expensive –  Speaking about body prices only, the 77D is around $200 cheaper

The 77D is very similar to the T7i, but the bigger price is mainly because of its top LCD screen. Specification wise, all 3 cameras use the same sensor, same LCD screen and will be perfect for both photography and video.

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Canon 80D Advantages:

  • 7 vs 6fps – Both cameras are fast enough for sports and wildlife, but the extra 1fps helps if you often shoot wildlife and want more shots that increase your chances of getting a razor sharp photograph
  • Viewfinder – Because the 80D uses a pentaprism rather than a pentamirror, the light you see in the viewfinder is slightly brighter. The magnification is slightly bigger and you see 98% instead of 95% of your final shot. None of these things affect your final look though, but can make life a little bit easier.
  • Headphone Jack – For serious video shooters, having a headphone jack allows you to monitor the audio more precisely
  • Faster Max. Shutter Speed – The 80D tops at 1/8000, 1 stop faster than 1/4000. In most situations you won’t need to go this high, but it’s useful when shooting with big apertures (f/1.8 and bigger) on a really sunny day.
  • Flash X-Sync Speed – 1/250 instead of 1/200 max flash sync speed.
  • Environmentally Sealed – The 80D is more protected and better for shooting in rain/snow/dust/bad weather conditions.
  • Battery Life – Having a bigger body results in a bigger battery too, which is why the 80D can take 330 shots more before having to recharge it.

The 80D’s biggest advantages, especially if you want to shoot wildlife, is the better sealed body, a longer battery life, a better viewfinder and faster burst rate (7 vs 6fps). It only costs $200 more so if you’re serious about this then it’s definitely worth paying more, but image quality and noise will look identical on both cameras.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

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