Canon EOS 77D vs Pentax KP — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · DSLR · 24.2 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Canon EOS 77D
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SCORE
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Pentax · DSLR · 24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Pentax KP
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WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS 77D and the Pentax KP are APS-C DSLRs from 2017, so the choice turns on their lens systems and body features. The 77D uses the Canon EF-S mount and the KP the Pentax KAF2 mount, so each opens a different native lens catalogue. The bodies measure 131 x 100 x 76 mm for the 77D and 132 x 101 x 76 mm for the KP, and the KP is the lighter at 703 g against 765 g, a 62 g difference. | ||
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 | January 25, 2017 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 131 x 100 x 76 mm | 132 x 101 x 76 mm |
| Camera weight | 765 g | 703 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 79/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsFor handheld work in dim interiors, the Pentax KP is the better pick: it offers in-body stabilisation, so every lens you mount, including older unstabilised glass, gains shake correction. The KP also reaches 1/6000 second against 1/4000 on the 77D, a shorter exposure for wide apertures in bright light. The Canon gives you 18 more autofocus points, 45 against 27, while the KP bursts faster at up to 7 fps against 6 on the Canon. Resolution is nearly the same, 24.2 versus 24 megapixels on APS-C CMOS sensors that share a 100 ISO base. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24.2 MP050 | 24 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 | 6016 x 4000 |
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 | 23.5 x 15.6 |
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 | 7 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 | Pentax KAF2 |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 7 | Prime IV |
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 | 8192003003280000 |
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 | 8192003003280000 |
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 | 600080032000 |
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 | 270300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
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 | 57/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Canon EOS 77D is the stronger video choice for motion: its maximum frame rate is 60 fps against 30 fps on the KP. That higher ceiling enables half-speed slow motion from 60 fps footage. Their resolution ceiling matches at Full HD, so neither camera is a 4K option, and both include a built-in interval timer so timelapse sequences need no external trigger. | ||
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 | Full HD |
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 | 1920 x 1080 |
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 | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 70/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Pentax KP is the camera for poor weather: it has weather sealing, which the 77D lacks, so rain and dust are less of a concern on a coastal or mountain shoot. The KP also offers built-in GPS, absent on the 77D, to geotag every frame for travel and location work. The 77D replies with touch control: its 3-inch LCD is a touchscreen for tapping focus points and settings, with 1,040,000 dots against 921,000 on the KP. Both screens articulate for waist-level and overhead angles, and both offer Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a built-in flash and external flash support. | ||
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. |
No |  Yes |
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 | No |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9210001150001500000 |
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 | 21/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe 77D has the higher battery rating, 600 shots against 390 on the KP, a 210-shot gap. Each camera uses its own battery pack, the LP-E17 and the D-LI109, so spares are brand-specific. Storage matches: each takes a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card at UHS-I speed, with no second slot. Neither camera charges over USB, so both rely on the external charger. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | D-LI109 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
600 shots1505000 | 390 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Pentax KP if you shoot outdoors in unpredictable weather, want GPS-tagged location files, or like working handheld in low light with unstabilised lenses thanks to its in-body stabilisation. Its 7 fps burst and 1/6000 second shutter add further headroom for action and bright scenes.
Choose the Canon EOS 77D if you prioritise a 45-point AF array for sports and wildlife tracking, slow motion from its 60 fps frame rate, touch control on a more detailed screen, and a 600-shot battery rating. Your preferred lens catalogue may settle the decision.