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Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(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
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Updated by Canon T8i
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon T7i

 1100D T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 1100D

 T7i 1100D 
ReleasedFebruary 2017April 2011Newer by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon T7i

 1100D T7i 
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).

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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.

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i size comparison

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

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 1100D
Portrait photography with Canon T7i
63
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography info
Canon T7i Street photography info
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography information
Canon T7i Sports photography information
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (700 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
67
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography highlights
Canon T7i Travel photography highlights
53
good battery power (700 shots)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
80
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography features
Canon T7i Landscape photography features
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (700 CIPA)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging information
Canon T7i Vlogging information
22
features face detect focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 1100D vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 1100DCanon EOS Rebel T7i
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