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 IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 9.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 77D
Wins
GR IVx
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx 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 IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 540 g)
- AEOS 77D has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 77D
131 × 100 × 76 mm
540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
EOS 77D is 22mm wider, 39mm taller, and 43mm thicker than GR IVx.
EOS 77D is 275 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 77D · 33mm GR IVx
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 77D
131 × 100 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IVx
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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 77D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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, SDHC, SDXC
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
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS 77D supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
265 g vs 540 g — lower is better
AF points / zones
49 vs 45 — higher 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
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 wildlife, EOS 77D or GR IVx?
EOS 77D scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 77D and GR IVx?
EOS 77D is 24.2 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 77D and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 77D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 77D or the GR IVx?
EOS 77D reaches 15 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 77D and GR IVx?
EOS 77D weighs 540 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 275 g lighter.
Do the EOS 77D and GR IVx record 4K video?
EOS 77D: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS 77D and GR IVx weather sealed?
EOS 77D: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 77D and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the EOS 77D the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 77D launched at $899 and GR IVx 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 September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.