Let’s check out how the Canon EOS 77D compares to the Nikon D3400. Both cameras are new and aimed at people looking for a small, lightweight DSLR packed with tons of good features.
Our comparison table below covers 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 77D | Nikon D3400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C | APS-C (DX) |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| AA Filter | Yes | None |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Body Image Stabilization | Yes (Movie only) | No |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon FX/DX |
| ISO | 100 - 25,600 | 100 - 25,600 |
| Expanded ISO | 51,200 | No |
| AF Points | 45 | 11 |
| Cross-type AF Points | 45 | 1 |
| Continuous Mode | 6fps | 5fps |
| LCD | 3.0" - Fully Articulated | 3.0" - Fixed |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | No |
| Top LCD Display | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | Optical |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 0.85x |
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p |
| 1280x720 (60/50p) | 1280x720 (60/50p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD | SD |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 30" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 100 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 27 | 12 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | No |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Startup Time | x | 0.5s |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Built- in NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Environmentally Sealed | No | No |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 600 shots | 1200 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (LP-E17) | Yes (EN-EL14a) |
| Weight | 19.0 oz (540g) | 15.17 oz (430g) |
| Size | 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0" | 4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2016 |
Canon 77D Advantages:
- Body Stabilization – The 77D has a built-in 5-axis electronic video stabilization
- Higher Max ISO – The max expanded ISO is 1 stop higher. Not usable for the majority of situations, but it could still be useful for extreme low light situations
- 45 AF System – Not only does the 77D feature a lot more AF points, it has all of them cross-type compared to just one on the D3400. This results in faster, more precise focusing!
- 6 vs 5fps – Not a big difference, but if you’re often photographing action then every extra frame helps. We consider 5 to be the minimum for serious wildlife/sports, so both cameras will do good here.
- LCD Screen – The 3.0″ LCD screen supports touchscreen, is fully articulated and also slightly sharper. Much better for video and shooting subjects way below/above you.
- Touchscreen – This allows you to both navigate through the menus and directly select your desired focus point on the LCD screen (good for photos, even better for videos)
- Top LCD Screen – The 77D has a top LCD screen for previewing your settings and it saves a lot of time when shooting in manual modes.
- Microphone Jack – You can plug in an external microphone. Great if audio quality is important to you!
- Bigger buffer – Unlimited JPEG buffer compared to 100 shots, but even 100 is more than what 99% photographers need. It’s the RAW buffer where the 77D wins a lot because 12 shots at 5fps means you’ll fill the buffer a little bit over 2 seconds.
- Connectivity – The 77D has built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, whereas the D3400 only offers Bluetooth.
The Canon 77D beats the D3400 almost everywhere but that’s also the reason why it costs more. Still, we find it worth the money and if your budget allows you, the Canon 77D is an excellent serious entry-level DSLR that’ll do good for even more serious action photography (animals, sports). The 45-AF point system borrowed from the 80D is an incredible step up from the previous 19 points on the T6i.
Canon’s Dual Pixel AF, the LCD screen and a microphone jack also make it more useful for serious videographers.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Nikon D3400 Advantages:
- Battery Life – 600 shots longer. However, this is partially because Nikon reduced the flash power from its D3300 (800 shots battery life) so it’s not a completely fair comparison. Still, it’ll last much longer.
- Weight & Size – The D3400’s body is a little bit smaller and lighter
- Less Expensive – With the kit lens, the D3400 goes for around $550 less
The D3400’s biggest selling point is the price and how much you get for it. A 24MP sensor, 5fps, long battery life and extremely compact design. It doesn’t have an articulating screen or a sophisticated AF system as the 77D, but the image quality is fantastic and is what our priority is anyways.
If you want to pay a little and get a lot, the D3400 wins.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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