Let’s see how both of these 2017 models compare to each other. The Canon 77D is a Rebel with plenty of great features for the price, so let’s see where the Pentax KP beats it.
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 | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| AA Filter | Yes | On/Off |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Body Image Stabilization | Yes (Movie only) | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax K |
| ISO | 100 - 25,600 | 100 - 819,200 |
| Expanded ISO | 51,200 | None |
| AF Points | 45 | 27 |
| Cross-type AF Points | 45 | 25 |
| Continuous Mode | 6fps | 7fps |
| LCD | 3.0" - Fully Articulated | 3.0" - Articulating |
| LCD Resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | Optical |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 0.95x |
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60/30/24p) | 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p) |
| 1280x720 (60/50p) | 1280x720 (60/50p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 1/24000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 30" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 28 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 27 | 8 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/180 |
| Startup Time | x | 1.0s |
| 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 | 390 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (LP-E17) | Yes (D-LI109) |
| Weight | 19.0 oz (540g) | 24.7 oz (699g) |
| Size | 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0" | 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2017 |
Canon 77D Advantages:
- Cross-Type AF – The 77D has 45 cross-type points compared to 25 on the KP. In low light situations, the 77D will lock onto your subject quicker
- LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated and also supports touchscreen. This makes it better for video as you can simply select your focus point by tapping the screen
- Top LCD Screen – You can use your top display to check your settings. It saves a lot of time when shooting in manual modes
- Bigger buffer – The 77D can shoot an unlimited amount of JPEGS compared to 28, and 27 RAW files compared to 8.
- Connectivity – The camera has built-in NFC and Bluetooth support for sending your files
- Battery Life – 200 shots longer battery life with a single charge. Both will go higher than because these are studio tests with 50% flash usage, but the 77D will still last longer.
- Weight & Size – 260g lighter body
- Less Expensive – Body only, the 77D costs around $200 less
The 77D’s biggest advantages for photography are the bigger buffer and a more sophisticated AF system.
For video, Canon’s Dual Pixel AF technology is also better when it comes to auto focus during video. The fully articulated LCD screen, touchscreen support and a lighter body are very useful if you plan on recording yourself.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Pentax KP Advantages:
- Image Stabilization – The KP has built-in stabilization technology so even if you use lenses that don’t have it, you can still shoot at lower shutter speeds and get help from your camera.
- AA Filter – By removing the AA filter, you can get slightly sharper images but risk having moire appear on your shots. If that does occur, the Pentax KP allows you to simply turn it on again.
- Higher Max ISO – More than 3 stops higher max ISO. While images will rarely be usable over ~12,800 on both cameras, it’s still an advantage in certain situations
- 7 vs 6fps – Not a big difference, but still useful for capturing extremely fast action
- 100% Coverage – Looking through the viewfinder, everything you see is what you’ll get on the shot. It also has a bigger magnification.
- Focus Peaking – When focusing manually, the camera can highlight the part of your image that is in focus. Very useful for both video and photography!
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/24000 vs 1/4000
- Environmentally Sealed – Much more protected for shooting in rain/snow/etc. Pentax is famous for sealing even their most basic DSLRs.
The KP is environmentally sealed and if you know you’ll often be shooting in difficult conditions, it’s better to buy a camera that’s already protected rather than buying covers etc. (still good to have).
If you plan on using older lenses, the built-in stabilization will prove to be a huge advantage, especially when using long telephoto lenses with no stabilization added. Focus peaking is also good because we can’t always assume the subject is in complete focus just by looking at the LCD screen.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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