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Canon SL2 vs Canon T7

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released June 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Older Model is Canon 100D
  • Successor is Canon SL3
Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 2000D
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SL2 and Canon T7, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the T7 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The SL2 was brought out 8 months before the T7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL2 grades against the T7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon T7

 SL2 T7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Canon SL2

 T7 SL2 
RevealedFebruary 2018June 2017More modern by 8 months

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Canon T7

 SL2 T7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 features external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Canon T7 has proportions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL2 vs the T7.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and T7 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and T7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SL2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL2
Portrait photography with Canon T7
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography features
Canon T7 Street photography features
74
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL2
Sports photography with Canon T7
69
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
62
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Travel photography camera
Canon T7 as a Travel photography camera
81
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
56
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SL2
Landscape photography with Canon T7
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
no image stabilization
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Vlogging camera
Canon T7 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
no image stabilization
28
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Canon T7
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Canon EOS Rebel T7
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T7
Alternative name EOS 200D / Kiss X9 EOS 2000D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-06-29 2018-02-26
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Digic 4+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 9.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 453g (1.00 lbs) 475g (1.05 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 71
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 11.9
DXO Low light rating 1041 1009
Other
Battery life 650 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LP-E10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $390