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MATERIAL GOODS AREN’T IMMATERIAL

- It’s a largely personal choice as to whether you prefer a chunky feeling camera in your grip or one that’s more portably lightweigh­t – here the materials used in the build can matter

A case in point is our first test winner, Canon. The 77D has an aluminium chassis at its core, in order to provide a skeleton that’s strong yet lightweigh­t with it, covered with a standard polycarbon­ate resin and glass fibre outer shell. The result is a camera that is robust yet not heavy. Nikon uses a single piece carbon reinforced shell, with the camera marginally more compact and lighter than the Canon, suiting those with smaller hands. The Pentax is noticeably the heaviest, but then its weather-proofed bodywork is more built for heavy-duty operation.

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