Canon EOS 77D vs Nikon D7500 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · DSLR · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS 77D
63
SCORE
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Nikon · DSLR · 20.9 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Nikon D7500
89
WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS 77D and the Nikon D7500 are both APS-C DSLRs released in 2017, so neither has a generation advantage. Your lens system largely settles the choice, because the 77D uses the Canon EF-S mount and the D7500 uses Nikon F DX. The 77D measures 131 x 100 x 76 mm against 136 x 104 x 73 mm for the D7500, so the Canon is narrower and shorter while the Nikon is slimmer in depth and 45 g lighter. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2017 | 2017 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 15, 2017 | April 12, 2017 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 131 x 100 x 76 mm | 136 x 104 x 73 mm |
| Camera weight | 765 g | 720 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Nikon D7500 is the stronger body for fast-moving subjects. It bursts at 8 fps against 6 fps for the 77D, its shutter reaches 1/8000 second against 1/4000, and its 51 autofocus points against 45 give more placements for off-centre subjects. Its viewfinder is a pentaprism rather than the 77D's pentamirror. For resolution, the 77D leads with 24.2 MP against 20.9 MP, leaving more room to crop a distant bird or a group portrait. The D7500 reaches a higher standard ISO ceiling of 51200 against 25600, extending its setting range when light drops. Neither stabilises the sensor in body, so steady handheld work depends on the lens. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 20.9 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.9 x 22.3 | 15.7 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
6 fps045 | 8 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-S | Nikon F DX |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 7 | Expeed 5 |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
256003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 16400003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
450300 | 510300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe D7500's 4K recording gives editors more to work with than the 77D's Full HD, whether footage heads for a large screen or a crop. The Canon answers with the higher maximum frame rate, 60 fps against 30 fps, which suits smoother motion and slowed playback. Both cameras share MOV and MP4 recording and built-in timelapse, so interval projects and standard editing workflows are covered on either body. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD |  4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MOV, MP4 | MOV, MP4 |
| Features | 70/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing belongs to the D7500 alone, which matters for landscape and wildlife shooting in rain or dust. The 77D counters with the sharper display, carrying 1,040,000 dots on its 3-inch panel against 922,000 on the D7500's larger 3.2-inch screen. Both cameras offer touch control on a flip-out screen, plus WiFi and Bluetooth for phone transfers. Neither includes GPS, so location tagging needs a phone or an accessory. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9220001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe D7500's battery is rated for 950 shots against 600 for the 77D, favouring the Nikon for long days away from a charger. Neither charges over USB, so both need their mains charger between sessions. Both accept one SD-family card at a time, with no second slot on either body. The 77D's slot is UHS-I compatible, letting fast cards write at their full speed. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | EN-EL15a |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
600 shots1505000 | 950 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Nikon D7500 if your photography is about speed and endurance. Its 8 fps bursts, 1/8000 second shutter and 51 autofocus points suit sports and birds in flight. Its weather sealing covers changeable field conditions, its 950-shot rating favours long outdoor sessions, and 4K recording keeps video detailed on large screens.
The Canon EOS 77D is the better pick for resolution-led work. Its 24.2 MP sensor gives extra cropping latitude for travel and family photos, and its 60 fps maximum frame rate suits smooth motion and slowed playback. If you already own Canon EF-S lenses, it is a capable everyday choice.