Canon
EOS 77D
Mid-tier APS-C DSLR with top LCD, Dual Pixel AF, and the same 24MP sensor as the 80D.
$899
Launch priceReleased Feb 2017
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 8.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 77D
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 77D has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AEOS 77D has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS 77D has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- BGR IV has lower Weight (262 g vs 540 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 77D
131 × 100 × 76 mm
540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
EOS 77D is 22mm wider, 39mm taller, and 44mm thicker than GR IV.
EOS 77D is 278 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 77D · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 77D
131 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 77D
131 × 76 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 77D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 77D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
GR IV: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 77D
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 99.8, 76.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS 77D supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
262 g vs 540 g — lower is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 77D
Pros
- ✓Top LCD
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Lightweight DSLR
Cons
- –No weather sealing
- –No IBIS
- –DSLR declining
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS 77D or GR IV?
EOS 77D scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR IV — 15fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 77D and GR IV?
EOS 77D is 24.2 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 77D and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 77D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 77D or the GR IV?
EOS 77D reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 77D and GR IV?
EOS 77D weighs 540 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 278 g lighter.
Do the EOS 77D and GR IV record 4K video?
EOS 77D: 4K up to 60p. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 77D and GR IV weather sealed?
EOS 77D: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 77D and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the EOS 77D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 77D launched at $899 and GR IV at $1,499. The EOS 77D is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.