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Canon 760D Review

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  • Canon 760D

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    Main Features

    • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 12800( expands to 25600)
    • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
    • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
    • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 565g. 132 x 101 x 78 mm
    • Also known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
    • Replaced Canon 700D
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    Canon 760D Overview

    First introduced in February 2015 , Canon EOS 760D is a 24.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, Fully articulated touch screen and Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. 760D is also sold as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D in some of the countries. Canon replaced the older 700D with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Canon EOS Rebel T6s (EOS 760D / EOS 8000D) vs Canon 700D

    Canon 760D Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Canon 760D is a member of Canon's Rebel series of cameras. Canon's EOS Rebel series (known as EOS Kiss in Japan / EOS XXXD in other regions) are the all time best selling DSLR camera series in the world, providing perfect starting point for many photography lovers. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

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    2018 18.0MP - APS-C 3.0 fps 129 x 102 x 77mm 436g
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    2018 24.0MP - APS-C 3.0 fps 129 x 101 x 78mm 475g
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    2017 24.0MP - APS-C 5.0 fps 122 x 93 x 70mm 453g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
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    Canon 760D has an Overall Score of 69/100 and ranked #59 out of 206 in DSLR cameras (Top 10 DSLR), and ranked #167 out of 1223 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Canon 760D Physical Specs
    Canon 760D weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) and has external dimensions of 132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 3.07″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR type cameras is 774g, Canon 760D is a remarkably light camera for its class. With a thickness of 78mm, it has an average thickness for its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Canon 760D with the dimensions:

    Canon 760D Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon 760D Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon 760D, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon 760D Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon 760D Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now let's compare Canon 760D size with the camera that it replaced: Canon 700D. Canon 760D is 1mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Canon 700D but it is also 1mm taller.


    Canon 760D vs Canon 700D Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Canon 760D and Canon 700D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon 760D with its main competitors:

    Canon 760D Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs 760D Thickness vs 760D
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 750D
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    555g 10g lighter 78mm equal thickness
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 70D
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    755g 190g heavier 79mm 1mm thicker
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 80D
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    730g 165g heavier 79mm 1mm thicker
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 77D
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    540g 25g lighter 76mm 2mm thinner
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 700D
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    580g 15g heavier 79mm 1mm thicker
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Nikon D5600
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    465g 100g lighter 70mm 8mm thinner
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 60D
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    755g 190g heavier 79mm 1mm thicker
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon T7i
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    532g 33g lighter 76mm 2mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Canon 760D doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Canon 760D Sensor and Photography Features

    Canon 760D has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. 760D has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 which can be boosted to 25600 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Canon 760D is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Canon M6 MII with its 33.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon 760D vs Canon M6 MII or take a look at Highest resolution DSLR cameras list.

    Canon 760D DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Canon 760D sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 70 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Canon 760D here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon 760D's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon 760D Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon 760D Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Canon 760D Lens Mount and Lenses

    Canon 760D has a Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 326 native lenses available for this mount. EF mount has the widest and most complete native lens offerings in the DSLR world which helps Canon to protect its place as the number 1 choice amongst professional photographers all over the world.

    Canon 760D doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 112 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization. There are also 88 lenses with weather sealing for 760D but bear in mind that 760D body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Canon 760D Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for Canon 760D
    Model Focal Length on 760D Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
    80mm 35mm FF 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
    38.4-168mm 35mm FF 670gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
    80mm 35mm FF 159gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM
    16-28.8mm APS-C / DX 240gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
    112-480mm 35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
    24mm 35mm FF 330gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM
    80mm 35mm FF 290gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Lens Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
    64mm 35mm FF 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Canon 760D Lenses page for more detailed lens search.



    Canon 760D LCD and Viewfinder

    Canon 760D has a Fully Articulated 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Canon 760D back view and LCD

    For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Canon 760D will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of 760D's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.


    760D has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a coverage of 95% and a magnification ratio of 0.51x. 95% coverage means that what you see in your viewfinder while shooting will slightly be different from the actual image.

    Canon 760D Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon 760D features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n with NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, 760D can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our 760D. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect 760D to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Battery

    Canon 760D is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 440 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR type cameras is 943 shots, Canon 760D has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend 760D owners to buy some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level DSLR Cameras

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    Pentax K-x with its 1900shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Check the comparison of Canon 760D vs Pentax K-x or take a look at Longest Battery Life DSLR cameras list.

    Canon 760D Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 750D
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    1920 x 1080 440shots Yes No Yes
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 70D
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    1920 x 1080 920shots Yes No No
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 80D
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    1920 x 1080 960shots Yes No Yes
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 77D
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    1920 x 1080 600shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 700D
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    1920 x 1080 440shots No No No
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Nikon D5600
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    1920 x 1080 820shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon 60D
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    1920 x 1080 1100shots No No No
    Canon EOS 760D Camera Canon T7i
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    1920 x 1080 600shots Yes Yes Yes

    Canon 760D Video Features

    With Canon 760D, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 30p,25p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Canon 760D will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    760D has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Canon 760D also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone.

    Canon 760D Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon 760D can shoot continuously at max speed of 5.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    760D has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Canon 760D features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 19 focus points and 19 of these sensors are of Cross-type. Cross-type sensors locks focus faster and more accurate compared to single type sensors.

    Canon 760D also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Canon 760D PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon 760D review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    NFC Connectivity
    Articulating Screen
    Full HD Video
    Touch Screen
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    12.800 Max ISO
    19 Focus Points
    1.040k dots LCD Resolution
    565g Light Body
    External Microphone Port
    19 Cross Type Focus Points
    Top LCD Display
    Flash Sync Port
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Remote control with a smartphone
    Compatible with fast UHS-I cards
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    CONs
    No Image Stabilization
    0.51x magnification - Small Viewfinder
    Low Battery Life: 440 shots
    No Environmental Sealing
    Not so wide AE Bracketing Range: ±2 EV
    No AF Micro Adjustment
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    What type of Photography is Canon 760D Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon 760D in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon 760D for Portrait Photography

    Canon 760D has a score of 56 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 760D for Portrait Photography

    Canon 760D for Street Photography

    Canon 760D has a score of 63 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Fully Articulated LCD Screen
    Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
    No Image Stabilization
    Large Body

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 760D for Street Photography

    Canon 760D for Sports Photography

    Canon 760D has a score of 76 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 DSLR Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    19 Cross Type Focus sensors
    19 Focus Points
    Wireless Connection
    Good Ergonomics&Handling
    Optical Built-in Viewfinder
    Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 760D for Sports Photography

    Canon 760D for Daily Photography

    Canon 760D has a score of 59 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
    Large Body
    565g
    Body Thickness 78mm

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 760D for Daily Photography

    Canon 760D for Landscape Photography

    Canon 760D has a score of 45 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top DSLR Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Canon 760D for Landscape Photography
    Canon 760D Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon 760D compares with other DSLR cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon 760D alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon 760D

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon 760D amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    It would also be interesting to compare Canon 760D with Mirrorless Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked Mirrorless cameras in Canon 760D's price range.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon 760D
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    Does the Canon 760D have RAW support?
    Does the Canon 760D have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Canon 760D have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Canon 760D?
    What is the Sensor Size of Canon 760D?
    is the Canon 760D a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Canon 760D have Touch Screen?
    Does the Canon 760D have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon 760D?
    What is the Weight of Canon 760D?
    What are the Dimensions of Canon 760D?
    Canon EOS 760D Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon EOS 760D
    Also known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
    Announced 2015-02-06
    Body Type Compact SLR
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S
    Number of Lenses 326
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.6x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fully Articulated
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 1,040k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage 95%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.51x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score 70
    DxO Color Depth 22.6
    DxO Dynamic Range 12.0
    DxO Low Light ISO 915
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm
    Sensor Area 332.27mm2
    Sensor Resolution 24 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000
    Max Native ISO 12,800
    Max Boosted ISO 25600
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 19
    Number of Cross Focus Points 19
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 565g
    Physical Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm
    Battery Life 440 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model LP-E17
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 secs)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Optional
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
    Storage Slots 1


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