Canon EOS 77D vs Canon EOS 50D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 77D and Canon EOS 50D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 77D were released 2017 and Canon EOS 50D was released 2008. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS 77D | 2017 |
| Canon EOS 50D | 2008 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS 77D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 50D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 77D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 50D has 15,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS 77D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS 50D |
15,1 MP
15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168 |
Canon EOS 77D has a 59 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 50D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 77D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 50D. Canon EOS 77D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 50D has 100 to 12800.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS 77D | 100-25600 |
| Canon EOS 50D | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 77D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 50D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 77D can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 50D can shoot up to 6,3 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS 77D | 6 |
| Canon EOS 50D | 6,3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS 77D. Unfortunately Canon EOS 50D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 50D weighs 822 gr (equal to 1.81 lb) which is 52% heavier than Canon EOS 77D and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS 77D | 540 gr 1.19 lb |
| Canon EOS 50D | 822 gr 1.81 lb |
Canon EOS 77D vs Canon EOS 50D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 77D and Canon EOS 50D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Name | Canon EOS 77D | Canon EOS 50D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2017-02-15 | 2008-08-26 |
| MSRP | 899 USD | 1399 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4752 x 3168 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 15,1 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 7 | DIGIC 4 |
Image |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 12800 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | 45 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1040000 | 920000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) | 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Frames per second | 6 fps | 6,3 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 13 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Spot Partial Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in ( Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC) |
No |
| Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote) | Yes (N3 connector) |
| GPS |
Yes Optional |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 77D |
Canon EOS 50D |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 600 shots | 800 shots |
| Width | 131 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 100 mm | 108 mm |
| Depth | 76 mm | 74 mm |
| Weight | 540 gram | 822 gram |