Let’s see the comparison between these two similarly priced cameras. The Canon 77D is a DSLR and the Olympus E-M5 II is a compact mirrorless camera.
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 | E-M5 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 2.0x |
| AA Filter | Yes | None |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Body Image Stabilization | Yes (Movie only) | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| ISO | 100 - 25,600 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Expanded ISO | 51,200 | None |
| AF Points | 45 | 81 Contrast |
| Cross-type AF Points | 45 | 0 phase |
| Continuous Mode | 6fps | 5fps/10fps |
| LCD | 3.0" - Fully Articulated | 3.0" - Fully Articulated |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,037,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | EVF (2.36M) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 1.48x |
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60/30/24p) | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) |
| 1280x720 (60/50p) | 1280x720 (60/50/30/25/24p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD | SD |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/16000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 60" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 18 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 27 | 13 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Startup Time | x | 0.8s |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Built- in NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Environmentally Sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 600 shots | 310 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (LP-E17) | Yes (BLN-1) |
| Weight | 19.0 oz (540g) | 16.5 oz (469g) |
| Size | 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0" | 4.9 x 3.3 x 1.8" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
Canon 77D Advantages:
- 8 More Megapixels – The amount itself has nothing to do with quality, but by having more, you can print larger and crop a lot without losing details.
- Bigger Sensor – APS-C is bigger than MFT and you can expect better noise results
- Higher Max ISO -1 stop higher maximum ISO. Not an advantage for most situations because it’ll result in images with way too much noise, but it could prove to be useful in really extreme low light places
- AF System – While the E-M5 II has almost 40 more points, they’re all contrast based and are not as fast as phase-detection on the 70D. Plus, they’re cross-type so you can expect faster focusing in sports and wildlife. The E-M5 II will be okay here too, it’s just that contrast based AF works better with plenty of contrast (hence the name) and if the subject isn’t moving very quickly.
- LCD Screen – The screen fully articulates and this makes it better for recording videos of yourself
- Top LCD Screen – Useful for quickly previewing your settings, battery life and other modes
- Microphone Jack – The 77D allows you to plug in an external microphone if audio quality is important to you
- Bigger buffer – The RAW buffer is twice as big; 27 vs 13. JPEG on the 77D is unlimited, whereas with the E-M5 II you’ll be able to capture 18 shots before waiting for the buffer to empty
- Connectivity – The 77D also has built-in NFC and Bluetooth support
- Battery Life – Twice as long battery life
Both cameras cost the same, so here’s how to tell if you’ll want the 77D. It has a better AF system, a microphone jack, 8 more megapixels and a longer battery life. The weight difference is minimal, but the camera is quite bigger despite being really small for a DSLR.
If you find the advantages worth it, you’ll love the camera.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Olympus E-M5 II Advantages:
- Body Image Stabilization – The E-M5 II has built-in stabilization that works even if you don’t have a lens with stabilization added. Big plus for expensive primes or older manual lenses.
- 10 vs 6fps – The E-M5 II can shoot at 10fps, but you lose auto focus! If you want to shoot burst with AF, then it can manage 5fps (1 less than the77D).
- Focus Peaking – Every mirrorless camera offers focus peaking. If you’re focusing with a manual lens or have a bad eye sight, the camera highlights what part of your image is in focus. Great for video too!
- Viewfinder – Its coverage is 100% and what you see in the viewfinder is exactly what you get (exposure wise too)
- UHS-II – The E-M5 II supports SD UHS-II cards which have faster minimum writing/reading speeds
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/4000
- Slowest Shutter Speed – 60″ vs 30″. Both have Bulb mode though.
- Faster Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200
- Size & Weight – The camera is a lot smaller and lighter
One very exciting feature of all current Olympus cameras is the 5-axis body image stabilization. Excellent for photography and video because it’ll always compensate for your movement, even if your lens has no stabilization added.
It can shoot at 5fps, or 10fps if you disable auto focus. The 16MP sensor has plenty of resolution for most people, but the small size and “older” technology result in a little bit more noise when going over 3,200.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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