Canon EOS 77D vs Nikon Z30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 77D and Nikon Z30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS 77D is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z30 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Canon EOS 77D is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z30 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 77D has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon Z30 has a "DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS 77D has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z30 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 77D has a 16 % larger resolution than Nikon Z30. 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

Nikon Z30 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 77D. Nikon Z30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 77D has 100 to 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 77D
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z30

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 Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Canon EOS 77D and Nikon Z30 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 77D weighs 540 gr (equal to 1,19 lb) which is 33% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0,89 lb).