Not that it really matters at this point but the 77D and the 80D do not use the same image sensor. They are very similar but they are not the same. Canon is constantly working on improving their image sensors while trying to keep costs competitive. The image sensor in the 77D uses newer technology than was available when the 80D was introduced. The newer sensor technology coupled with the more advanced digic 7 processor and software make the 77D the better choice if going for better image quality alone. That plus cost also make the 77D quite attractive. But, the 77D is still the top of the line Rebel, not that there's anything wrong with that. The similarly in the image quality plus additional functionality very well may make the 80D the better choice. Me personally, I'm waiting for the 90D to hit the streets.

Your respect is dully noted. But you have not seen the new EOS R mirrorless. It is NOTHING like the M series of Canon mirrorless camera. The M series is only here to fill a small niche in the Canon lineup where people want really small ML camera and lenses. Although, I see that they are still creating more M series lenses for the M series of ML cameras.

The new R series of camera is a completely new design that Canon is going to expand upon including the ER lenses they are designing from the ground up for the professional photographer. The balance the EOS R has with it's new lenses, and with all the EF lenses is more like the balance you'd expect with this new camera. Even the ER lenses are quite large, some are even larger than the EF L series lenses. I've had them in my hands. Plus the new design has a larger circumference mount allowing more communication pins which gives Canon the ability to add more features to the new lenses they have out now, and future lenses that will no doubt be nothing short of spectacular. You should see the new ER 28-70mm f/2 L USM lens. Even the new RF50mm f/1.2 USM lens is outstanding in all respects. It's also much larger than a EF50mm f/1.4;

So far they have a 28-70 f/2L USM, 24-105 f/4 IS USM, RF35mm f/1.8 IS STM lens and a RF50mm f/1.2 USM and promises to make many more that will eventually obsolete the EF series mount.

This new series of camera by Canon is going to be a winner. Even though this first EOS R is not a pro camera body, since is lacks dual cards, and is not as weather proof as the 5 and 1 series bodies, they will have pro ML bodies soon. I would bet the farm on this.

Your respect is dully noted. But you have not seen the new EOS R mirrorless. It is NOTHING like the M series of Canon mirrorless camera. The M series is only here to fill a small niche in the Canon lineup where people want really small ML camera and lenses. Although, I see that they are still creating more M series lenses for the M series of ML cameras.

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This new series of camera by Canon is going to be a winner. Even though this first EOS R is not a pro camera body, since is lacks dual cards, and is not as weather proof as the 5 and 1 series bodies, they will have pro ML bodies soon. I would bet the farm on this.

I have a Canon T6i I want a second camera I have been doing Grand kids and other kids high School Soccer and Basketball games I am looking at the 77D and the 80D Which one is better for sports and just taking pictures.
1. I don't understand DIGIC 6 Image processor for 80D DIGIC 7 for 77D ???
2. 16xAPS-C for 80D or APS -C Image Sensor for 77D ????
3. 1/8000 to 30 sec for 80D and 1.4000 to 30 sec ???
I do have the Canon Lens that help out---
1. EF 70-200 f 2.8 L IS II USM this one I have been using for sports
2 EF 24-70mm f2.8 L II USM for pictures
3. EF 50 mm f/1.4 for pictures too
I just would like to get better pictures