Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i
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Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Revealed April 2011
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Succeeded the Canon 1000D
- Newer Model is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon 1100D and Canon T7i, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and T7i (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

The 1100D was released 6 years earlier than the T7i which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1100D matches up against the T7i for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1100D & Canon EOS Rebel T7i. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery & Canon T7i Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon T7i
1100D | T7i |
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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 1100D
T7i | 1100D | |||
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Released | February 2017 | ![]() | April 2011 | Newer by 71 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon T7i
1100D | T7i | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Canon T7i has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).
See the Canon 1100D and Canon T7i in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 1100D vs the T7i.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and T7i is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and T7i.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon T7i to provide more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 1100D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 1100D | Canon EOS Rebel T7i |
Alternate name | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | EOS 800D / Kiss X9i |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-04-13 | 2017-02-15 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC 7 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 45 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 326 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.51x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lb) | 532 gr (1.17 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | 600 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E10 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $450 | $749 |