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Canon 400D vs Canon T7

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Canon 400D vs Canon T7 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Revealed October 2006
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Previous Model is Canon 350D
  • Replacement is Canon 450D
Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternate Name is EOS 2000D
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Canon 400D vs Canon T7 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon 400D versus Canon T7, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and T7 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 400D was introduced 12 years earlier than the T7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 400D matches up against the T7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Canon T7

 400D T7 

Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Canon 400D

 T7 400D 
LaunchedFebruary 2018October 2006More recent by 138 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 400D and Canon T7

 400D T7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon 400D vs Canon T7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 400D has got external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Canon T7 has specifications of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 400D versus Canon T7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 400D and the T7.

Canon 400D vs Canon T7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and T7 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Canon T7 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Canon T7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and T7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon T7 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 400D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 400D vs Canon T7 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Canon T7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Canon T7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 400D
Portrait photography with Canon T7
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D as a Street photography camera
Canon T7 as a Street photography camera
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D as a Sports photography camera
Canon T7 as a Sports photography camera
40
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
62
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography advice
Canon T7 Travel photography advice
47
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D Landscape photography info
Canon T7 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging information
Canon T7 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
28
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Canon 400D vs Canon T7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Canon T7
 Canon EOS 400DCanon EOS Rebel T7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 400D Canon EOS Rebel T7
Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X EOS 2000D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2006-10-14 2018-02-26
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 9.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 pounds) 475 grams (1.05 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.9
DXO Low light score 664 1009
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery format - 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 Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $600 $390