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Canon 70D vs Canon T7i

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon 70D vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Superseded the Canon 60D
  • New Model is Canon 80D
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Old Model is Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
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Canon 70D vs Canon T7i Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 70D versus Canon T7i, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the T7i (24MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 70D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the T7i which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 70D scores against the T7i with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Canon T7i

 70D T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 70D

 T7i 70D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017October 2013More modern by 40 months

Common features in the Canon 70D and Canon T7i

 70D T7i 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon 70D vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Canon T7i has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 70D versus Canon T7i in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 70D against the T7i.

Canon 70D vs Canon T7i size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and T7i is 59 and 67 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and T7i.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon T7i to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 70D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 70D vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography information
Canon T7i Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 70D
Street photography with Canon T7i
68
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography info
Canon T7i Sports photography info
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
67
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography details
Canon T7i Travel photography details
69
weather proof
has touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
80
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography advice
Canon T7i Landscape photography advice
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 70D Vlogging information
Canon T7i Vlogging information
69
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
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Canon 70D vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 70DCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 70D Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Other name - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-10-31 2017-02-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5+ DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 19 45
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 gr (1.66 pounds) 532 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 926 not tested
Other
Battery life 920 shots 600 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $758 $749