[sc name="affiliate disclosure"]I sometimes wonder what are good beginner DSLRs for someone starting out in photography. Canon offers many options for the camera hobbyist and professionals. One of Canon's recently released cameras slotted for beginners/novices is the Canon 77D. The 77D came out in early 2017. Below is my Canon 77D Review.

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Who this Product is For

The Canon 77D is a camera that fits between an entry-level (Canon T6i / Canon T7i) and a mid-level camera (Canon 80D). Unlike the 5D Mark III from my previous review, the 77D is targeted towards camera hobbyists & enthusiasts. Unlike the entry level Rebel cameras from Canon, the 77D has an lcd on the top of the camera that quickly displays your settings, similar to the 80D.

Price

At the time of this writing the Canon 77D is priced at $899.00. The body of the 77D is light and weighs 540g and is slightly larger than a mirrorless camera. A notible competitor to the 77D is the Nikon D5600 that is 75g lighter.

What You Get

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 51200)
3" Fully Articulated Screen
6.0 fps continuous shooting
1920 x 1080 video resolution
Intervalometer
Built-in Wireless
Weght: 540g.
Battery Life: 600 shots

Autofocus remains one of the outstanding strengths of Canon cameras. I found the autofocus picked up focus remarkably fast. Another strength is the articulating screen. This flip out screen may make the 77D a great option to do simple vlogging.

What You Won’t Get

With its product lineup, Canon tends to reserves some of it's more advanced technology like 4k recording for its higher-end cameras. In comparison, a similarly priced camera from Sony such as the Sony a6300 comes with 4k recording. The Sony a6300 offers a lot more features such as the option for silent shooting and being smaller & lighter. This may be unfair to compare a DSLR to a mirrorless camera but I feel in terms of price, people may opt for the mirrorless option.

Summary: Canon 77D Review

I think the Canon 77D is a good camera for someone that is already invested in the Canon system and has Canon lenses. When choosing a camera it's always good to look at how this camera will assist you as a photographer or videographer. In my opinion the 77D is a good option if you want a lighter camera to travel with more midrange features.[tg_divider style="normal"]