Canon EOS 77D Gets Silver Award at DPReview

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DPReview published their Canon EOS 77D DSLR camera review and test results: The new Canon EOS 77D DSLR camera gets an impressive 82% overall score and Silver Award from the experts at DPReview.

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Pros:

  • 24MP sensor brings Dual Pixel AF and dynamic range improvements
  • Digic 7 processor improves Live View autofocus tracking
  • Good touchscreen interface and responsiveness
  • Updated 45-point autofocus system with all cross-type points for better accuracy
  • Twin control dials offer more hands-on control
  • Top plate LCD provides shooting settings at-a-glance
  • Microphone port for better audio during video recording
  • Built-in interval timer for time lapses
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with NFC for image transfer and remote control
  • Video image stabilization is very good
  • Easy-to-use and dependable AF in video

Cons:

  • Somewhat plasticky build
  • No in-camera Raw processing
  • Auto ISO implementation too basic
  • Dynamic range still lags behind peers
  • Lacking 4K video
  • Limited button customization
  • Pentamirror viewfinder on the small side (smallest ever in an XXD-series Canon)
  • iTR subject tracking still unreliable
  • Burst shooting speed lags behind peers
  • No zebra highlight warning
  • No headphone socket

From DPReview Conclusion:

The Canon EOS 77D is a well-rounded and well-sorted camera. The ergonomics are great, Live View performance is superb and Dual Pixel Autofocus continues to impress. The viewfinder is a little on the small side and it still doesn’t shoot 4K video, but as an all-around package for the enthusiast photographer, the EOS 77D deserves a look. Read the full review.

Canon EOS 77D Body: $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS 77D with 18-55mm Lens: $1,049 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Canon EOS 77D with 18-135mm Lens: $1,499 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama