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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternate Name is EOS 2000D
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5300
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5600
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon T7 versus Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T7 (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T7 was brought out 3 years after the D5500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the T7 scores versus the D5500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Nikon D5500

 T7 D5500 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2015Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon T7

 D5500 T7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon T7 and Nikon D5500

 T7 D5500 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon T7 features outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Canon T7 versus Nikon D5500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the T7 compared to the D5500.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and D5500 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T7 and D5500.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent T7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography features
Nikon D5500 Street photography features
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (420 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5500 as a Sports photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
68
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (820 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography info
Nikon D5500 Travel photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
81
good battery pack (820 CIPA)
lighter than competition (420g)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7
Landscape photography with Nikon D5500
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (820 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 Vlogging features
Nikon D5500 Vlogging features
28
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
75
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
lighter than competition (420g)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T7 vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Nikon D5500
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Nikon D5500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7 Nikon D5500
Also called as EOS 2000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-26 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 475 gr (1.05 lb) 420 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 84
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 14.0
DXO Low light rating 1009 1438
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 820 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $390 $700