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Canon T7 vs Sony A230

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon T7 vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Also Known as EOS 2000D
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A200
  • New Model is Sony A290
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Canon T7 vs Sony A230 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon T7 and Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7 was revealed 8 years after the A230 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T7 matches up against the A230 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Sony A230

 T7 A230 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2009More modern by 107 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Canon T7

 A230 T7 

Common features in the Canon T7 and Sony A230

 T7 A230 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon T7 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T7 has got external dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the T7 compared to the A230.

Canon T7 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T7 and A230 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7 and A230.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon T7 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher T7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography info
Sony A230 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography information
Sony A230 Street photography information
61
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography details
Sony A230 Travel photography details
56
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (500 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (230 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7
Landscape photography with Sony A230
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery life (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7
Vlogging with Sony A230
28
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
9
no video
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Canon T7 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Sony A230
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Also referred to as EOS 2000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-26 2009-05-18
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 475g (1.05 lbs) 490g (1.08 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 63
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1009 531
Other
Battery life 500 images 230 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $390 $569