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Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i

Portability
71
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Superseded the Canon 100D
  • Newer Model is Canon SL3
Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Old Model is Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SL2 and Canon T7i, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the T7i (24MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The SL2 was manufactured 5 months after the T7i and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SL2 scores versus the T7i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon T7i

 SL2 T7i 

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon SL2

 T7i SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Canon T7i

 SL2 T7i 
IntroducedJune 2017February 2017Same age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Canon T7i has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2 compared to the T7i.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and T7i is 71 and 67 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and T7i.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 Portrait photography details
Canon T7i Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL2
Street photography with Canon T7i
74
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography features
Canon T7i Sports photography features
69
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
66
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography features
Canon T7i Travel photography features
81
better than average battery (650 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
80
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (650 shots)
no image stabilization
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL2
Vlogging with Canon T7i
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Canon T7i
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Canon EOS Rebel T7i
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T7i
Alternative name EOS 200D / Kiss X9 EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-06-29 2017-02-15
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 DIGIC 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 pounds) 532 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1041 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 600 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $699 $749