Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i
71 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
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67 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Canon 100D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
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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).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Canon EOS Rebel T7i. The entire galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery & Canon T7i Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon T7i
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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon SL2
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Common features in the Canon SL2 and Canon T7i
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Introduced | June 2017 | February 2017 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The 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).
See the Canon SL2 and Canon T7i in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and T7i is 71 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T7i Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | |
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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 |