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Canon 90D vs Canon T7i

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 90D vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Older Model is Canon T6i
  • Renewed by Canon T8i
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Canon 90D vs Canon T7i Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 90D versus Canon T7i, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and T7i (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 90D was announced 2 years later than the T7i and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 90D scores vs the T7i for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon T7i

 90D T7i 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2017Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon 90D

 T7i 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Canon T7i

 90D T7i 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon 90D vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D has got exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Canon T7i has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 90D compared to the T7i.

Canon 90D vs Canon T7i size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and T7i is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and T7i.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 90D to resolve greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher 90D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 90D
Portrait photography with Canon T7i
83
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography details
Canon T7i Street photography details
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D Sports photography factors
Canon T7i Sports photography factors
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
66
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography details
Canon T7i Travel photography details
78
great battery life (1,300 CIPA)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
amazing sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
80
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography factors
Canon T7i Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging advice
Canon T7i Vlogging advice
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS 90DCanon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Also called as - EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-08-28 2017-02-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 45
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.51x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 gr (1.55 lbs) 532 gr (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 600 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,199 $749