Canon 200D vs 77D

The Canon EOS 200D (called Canon SL2 in some regions) and the Canon EOS 77D are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in June 2017 and February 2017. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are equipped with an APS-C sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 24 megapixels.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

Canon 200D		Canon 77D
Digital single lens reflex		Digital single lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses		Canon EF mount lenses
24 MP, APS-C Sensor		24 MP, APS-C Sensor
1080/60p Video		1080/60p Video
ISO 100-25,600 (100 - 51,200)		ISO 100-25,600 (100 - 51,200)
Optical viewfinder		Optical viewfinder
3.0 LCD, 1040k dots		3.0 LCD, 1040k dots
Swivel touchscreen		Swivel touchscreen
5 shutter flaps per second		6 shutter flaps per second
650 shots per battery charge		600 shots per battery charge
122 x 93 x 70 mm, 453 g		131 x 100 x 76 mm, 540 g

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS 200D and the Canon EOS 77D? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 200D and the Canon 77D. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The 200D can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the 77D is only available in black.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Canon 77D is notably larger (15 percent) than the Canon 200D. Moreover, the 77D is markedly heavier (19 percent) than the 200D. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the 200D nor the 77D are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses. You can compare the optics available in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, just click on the right or left arrow next to the camera that you would like to inspect. Alternatively, you can also use the CAM-parator to select your camera combination among a larger number of options.

Body Specifications

	Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life 1	Weather Sealing	Camera Launch 2	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Canon 200D	4.8 in	3.7 in	2.8 in	16.0 oz	650	n	Jun 2017	549
	Canon 77D	5.2 in	3.9 in	3.0 in	19.0 oz	600	n	Feb 2017	899
	Canon 250D	4.8 in	3.7 in	2.8 in	15.8 oz	1070	n	Apr 2019	599
	Canon 2000D	5.1 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	16.8 oz	500	n	Feb 2018	449
	Canon T7	5.1 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	16.8 oz	500	n	Feb 2018	449
	Canon 800D	5.2 in	3.9 in	3.0 in	18.8 oz	600	n	Feb 2017	749
	Canon G9 X Mark II	3.9 in	2.3 in	1.2 in	7.3 oz	235	n	Jan 2017	529
	Canon M100	4.3 in	2.6 in	1.4 in	10.7 oz	295	n	Aug 2017	499
	Canon SL2	4.8 in	3.7 in	2.8 in	16.0 oz	650	n	Jun 2017	549
	Canon T7i	5.2 in	3.9 in	3.0 in	18.8 oz	600	n	Feb 2017	749
	Canon M5	4.6 in	3.5 in	2.4 in	15.1 oz	295	n	Sep 2016	979
	Canon 760D	5.2 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	19.9 oz	440	n	Feb 2015	649
	Canon T6i	5.2 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	19.6 oz	440	n	Feb 2015	749
	Canon T6s	5.2 in	4.0 in	3.1 in	19.9 oz	440	n	Feb 2015	649
	Canon 100D	4.6 in	3.6 in	2.7 in	14.4 oz	380	n	Mar 2013	549
	Nikon D3400	4.9 in	3.9 in	3.0 in	15.7 oz	1200	n	Aug 2016	499
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders. (1) Number of images that can be taken on a full battery charge according to the CIPA-standard; (2) Official announcement.

Camera Model
Canon 200D
Canon 77D
Canon 250D
Canon 2000D
Canon T7
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon SL2
Canon T7i
Canon M5
Canon 760D
Canon T6i
Canon T6s
Canon 100D
Nikon D3400

Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The 200D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 39 percent) than the 77D, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 1.6. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 24 megapixels. This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the 200D and the 77D have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. It should, however, be noted that the 200D is a somewhat more recent model (by 4 months) than the 77D, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time.

The Canon EOS 200D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-51200. The Canon EOS 77D offers exactly the same ISO settings.

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The Overall DXO ratings for the two cameras under consideration are close, suggesting that they provide similar imaging performance. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

Sensor Characteristics

	Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports	DXO Overall
	Canon 200D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.4	1041	79
	Canon 77D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.3	971	78
	Canon 250D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/25p	..	..	..	..
	Canon 2000D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.6	11.9	1009	71
	Canon T7	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	..	..	..	..
	Canon 800D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
	Canon G9 X Mark II	1-inch	20.0	5472	3648	1080/60p	21.9	12.5	522	65
	Canon M100	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.5	12.9	1272	78
	Canon SL2	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.6	13.4	1041	79
	Canon T7i	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
	Canon M5	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.4	12.4	1262	77
	Canon 760D	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.6	12.0	915	70
	Canon T6i	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.7	12.0	919	71
	Canon T6s	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/30p	22.6	12.0	915	70
	Canon 100D	APS-C	17.9	5184	3456	1080/30p	21.8	11.3	843	63
	Nikon D3400	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	24.8	13.9	1192	86

Camera Model
Canon 200D
Canon 77D
Canon 250D
Canon 2000D
Canon T7
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon SL2
Canon T7i
Canon M5
Canon 760D
Canon T6i
Canon T6s
Canon 100D
Nikon D3400

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/60p).

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 200D and the 77D are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (95%), but the viewfinder of the 200D has a higher magnification than the one of the 77D (0.54x vs 0.51x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon 200D and Canon 77D along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

Core Features

	Camera Model	Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots)	Control Panel (yes/no)	LCD Size (inch)	LCD Resolution (000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Touch Screen (yes/no)	Mech Shutter Speed	Shutter Flaps (1/sec)	Built-in Flash (yes/no)	Built-in Image Stab
	Canon 200D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon 77D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
	Canon 250D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon 2000D	optical	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon T7	optical	n	3.0	920	fixed	n	1/4000s	3.0	Y	n
	Canon 800D	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
	Canon G9 X Mark II	none	n	3.0	1040	fixed	Y	1/2000s	8.2	Y	Y
	Canon M100	none	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/4000s	6.1	Y	n
	Canon SL2	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon T7i	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
	Canon M5	2360	n	3.2	1620	tilting	Y	1/4000s	9.0	Y	n
	Canon 760D	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon T6i	optical	n	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon T6s	optical	Y	3.0	1040	swivel	Y	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n
	Canon 100D	optical	n	3.0	1040	fixed	Y	1/4000s	4.9	Y	n
	Nikon D3400	optical	n	3.0	921	fixed	n	1/4000s	5.0	Y	n

Camera Model
Canon 200D
Canon 77D
Canon 250D
Canon 2000D
Canon T7
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon SL2
Canon T7i
Canon M5
Canon 760D
Canon T6i
Canon T6s
Canon 100D
Nikon D3400

One feature that is present on the 77D, but is missing on the 200D is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The Canon 77D has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the 200D and the 77D write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 200D and Canon EOS 77D and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

	Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Microphone	Internal Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
	Canon 200D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon 77D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon 250D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	Y
	Canon 2000D	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon T7	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon 800D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon G9 X Mark II	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon M100	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon SL2	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon T7i	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon M5	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	Y
	Canon 760D	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon T6i	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon T6s	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	Y	-
	Canon 100D	Y	mono	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	-	-	-
	Nikon D3400	Y	mono	mono	-	-	mini	2.0	-	-	Y

Camera Model
Canon 200D
Canon 77D
Canon 250D
Canon 2000D
Canon T7
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon SL2
Canon T7i
Canon M5
Canon 760D
Canon T6i
Canon T6s
Canon 100D
Nikon D3400

The 77D is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Canon. In contrast, the 200D has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on eBay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the 200D was succeeded by the Canon 250D. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon website.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Canon 200D better than the Canon 77D or vice versa? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

Advantages of the Canon EOS 200D:

• Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.54x vs 0.51x).
• More compact: Is smaller (122x93mm vs 131x100mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
• Less heavy: Is lighter (by 87g or 16 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
• More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (39 percent cheaper at launch).
• More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 4 months after the 77D).

Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS 77D:

• Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (6 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
• More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in February 2017).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the 200D comes out slightly ahead of the 77D (5 : 4 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 200D and the Canon 77D place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 200D or the 77D perform in practice. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Review Scores

	Camera Model	camera   labs	dp review	ephoto   zine	imaging resource	photography   blog	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
	Canon 200D	+ +	78/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jun 2017	549
	Canon 77D	..	82/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4/5	Feb 2017	899
	Canon 250D	o	79/100	4/5	..	4/5	Apr 2019	599
	Canon 2000D	o	..	3.5/5	..	3.5/5	Feb 2018	449
	Canon T7	o	..	3.5/5	..	3.5/5	Feb 2018	449
	Canon 800D	..	80/100	4.5/5	4/5	4/5	Feb 2017	749
	Canon G9 X Mark II	..	75/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2017	529
	Canon M100	+	..	4/5	..	3.5/5	Aug 2017	499
	Canon SL2	+ +	78/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jun 2017	549
	Canon T7i	..	80/100	4.5/5	4/5	4/5	Feb 2017	749
	Canon M5	+	82/100	4/5	4.5/5	4/5	Sep 2016	979
	Canon 760D	+	77/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	649
	Canon T6i	..	75/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	749
	Canon T6s	+	77/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2015	649
	Canon 100D	+	78/100	4/5	4/5	4/5	Mar 2013	549
	Nikon D3400	+	76/100	4/5	4.5/5	4.5/5	Aug 2016	499
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

Camera Model
Canon 200D
Canon 77D
Canon 250D
Canon 2000D
Canon T7
Canon 800D
Canon G9 X Mark II
Canon M100
Canon SL2
Canon T7i
Canon M5
Canon 760D
Canon T6i
Canon T6s
Canon 100D
Nikon D3400

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Canon 200D vs Canon 77D

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

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