Canon eos 77d 18-55mm Is stm
Breaking down boundaries, this camera bridges the gap between beginner-friendly and enthusiast-grade models
Despite having an almost identical set of features and specifications as the 800D, Canon classes the 77D as a DSLR for ‘enthusiasts’. The list of headline attractions held in common include a 24.2Mp Dual Pixel CMOS image sensor, lategeneration DIGIC 7 image processor, the same 45-point autofocus and RGB+IR metering systems, pentaprism viewfinder, sensitivity range, maximum burst rate, 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen, Wi-fi, NFC and Bluetooth connectivity, and more.
Indeed, the only really notable difference between the 800D and the 77D is that the latter sports a secondary info LCD on its top panel, typical of enthusiast and pro-grade cameras but absent on beginner-class models. Even so, other Canon DSLRS that have a top panel LCD also feature a row of direct access buttons along the forward edge for important camera settings. In this case, there are only two, for AF area selection and ISO. The third button featured on the 800D, for display adjustments, is substituted with a button turning on the LCD’S backlight, so you can read it in the dark.
Build and handling
Despite having a slightly more enthusiast-level control layout than the 2000D and 800D, the 77D has a similar level of build. It also keeps the beginner-friendly Guided mode. Like the 800D, it also boasts
5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization, which is available for movie capture. For stills, you need to rely on optical stabilization built into compatible lenses.
Another significant improvement in handling over the 800D is that the 77D adds a rotary control ring or ‘quick control dial’ around its 4-way cross-keys on the back panel. This effectively teams up with the ‘main dial’ that’s situated on the top of the camera, just behind the shutter button.
In other respects, the 77D still feels like a beginners’ camera. It has a pentamirror rather than pentaprism viewfinder, the finish feels a bit plasticky, and direct-access controls for important shooting settings are similar to those of basic cameras.
performance
There’s almost no difference in performance between the 800D and 77D, not surprising as they’re based on the same image sensor, processor and other main parts. But, it can’t match the 80D or 7D Mark II for max burst rate and the shutter speed tops out at 1/4000th rather than 1/8000th of a second, making the 800D and 77D less adept at freezing the action. The 77D is a very good camera that’s capable of grand results, but it’s not great value at the price.