Nikon D600 vs Canon EOS 77D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D600 and Canon EOS 77D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D600 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 77D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D600 were released 2012 and Canon EOS 77D was released 2017. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D600 | 2012 |
| Canon EOS 77D | 2017 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D600 has a "FX"-sensor while Canon EOS 77D has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon D600 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D600 has a 24,3 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 |
| Nikon D600 |
24,3 MP
24160256 pixels 6016 x 4016 |
| Canon EOS 77D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Nikon D600 has a 1 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 77D. 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 Nikon D600. Canon EOS 77D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D600 has 100 to 6400.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D600 | 100-6400 |
| 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 Nikon D600
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. Nikon D600 can shoot up to 5,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 77D can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D600 | 5,5 |
| 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 Nikon D600 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.
Nikon D600 weighs 760 gr (equal to 1,68 lb) which is 41% heavier than Canon EOS 77D and its 540 gr (or 1,19 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D600 | 760 gr 1,68 lb |
| Canon EOS 77D | 540 gr 1,19 lb |
