Canon EOS 8000D vs Canon EOS 77D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 8000D and Canon EOS 77D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 8000D were released 2015 and Canon EOS 77D was released 2017. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 8000D 2015
Canon EOS 77D 2017

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 8000D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 77D 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS 8000D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 77D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 8000D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Canon EOS 77D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Canon EOS 77D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 8000D. Canon EOS 77D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 8000D has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 8000D 100-12800
Canon EOS 77D 100-25600

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 8000D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 77D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 8000D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 77D can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 8000D 5
Canon EOS 77D 6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 8000D and Canon EOS 77D can shoot movies.

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 8000D weighs 565 gr (equal to 1.25 lb) which is 5% heavier than Canon EOS 77D and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 8000D 565 gr
1.25 lb
Canon EOS 77D 540 gr
1.19 lb

Canon EOS 8000D vs Canon EOS 77D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 8000D and Canon EOS 77D, 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 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
Name Canon EOS 8000D Canon EOS 77D
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
Release Year 2015 2017
Release Date 2015-02-06 2017-02-15
MSRP 849 USD 899 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
Camera Type DSLR DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
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 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 6 DIGIC 7
Image
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 8 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 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
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
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 19 45
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 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 0
Photography features
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
Frames per second 5 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Spot
Partial
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Yes
Built-in ( Includes Bluetooth LE and NFC)
Remote Control Yes (wired or via smartphone) Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth remote)
GPS No Yes
Optional
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 8000D
Canon EOS 77D
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery and charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 600 shots
Width 132 mm 131 mm
Height 111 mm 100 mm
Depth 78 mm 76 mm
Weight 565 gram 540 gram