Canon T7 vs Sony A100
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Canon T7 vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Released February 2018
- Alternative Name is EOS 2000D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
- Introduced July 2006
- Old Model is Konica Minolta 5D
- New Model is Sony A550

Canon T7 vs Sony A100 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon T7 versus Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The T7 was introduced 11 years after the A100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T7 matches up against the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon T7 vs Sony A100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T7 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Sony A100
T7 | A100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | July 2006 | More modern by 141 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon T7
A100 | T7 |
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Common features in the Canon T7 and Sony A100
T7 | A100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon T7 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7 has outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Sony A100 has dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon T7 versus Sony A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the T7 vs the A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and A100 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T7 and A100.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon T7 to result in greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher T7 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon T7 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7 vs Sony A100 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 |
Also called | EOS 2000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2018-02-26 | 2006-07-31 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Total lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 475 gr (1.05 pounds) | 638 gr (1.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 1009 | 476 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | NP-FM55H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $390 | $1,000 |