• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 77D advantages over Ricoh GR III

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Fast startup
    ~0.40 vs 0.7 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 600 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    6.0 fps vs 4.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    6.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    23 vs 9 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Ricoh GR III advantages over Canon 77D

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Thinner
    33 mm vs 76 mm
    Thinner
  • Optional anti-aliasing filter
    Optional vs Fixed
    Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
  • Longer exposure
    1200 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 167 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    102400 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range at low ISOs; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Much improved RAW buffer depth; 1080/60p video; Quick Control Dial & top-panel LCD screen.

  • Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISOs lag behind competing cameras; No 4K video resolution.

  • Read our Canon 77D Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon T6s

Canon 77D
Canon T6s
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon 77D vs Canon T6s

Ricoh GR III
Canon T6s
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $619
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon T6s

Compared to Sony A68

Canon 77D
Sony A68
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 77D vs Sony A68

Ricoh GR III
Sony A68
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $598
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Sony A68

Compared to Canon 80D

Canon 77D
Canon 80D
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 77D vs Canon 80D

Ricoh GR III
Canon 80D
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Canon 80D

Compared to Pentax K-70

Canon 77D
Pentax K-70
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70

Ricoh GR III
Pentax K-70
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Fast startup
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Ricoh GR III vs Pentax K-70

Compared to Nikon D7500

Canon 77D
Nikon D7500
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • NFC
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 77D vs Nikon D7500

Ricoh GR III
Nikon D7500
  • $984
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoot 4K video

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