Canon T7 vs Sony A290

On this page, we are looking at the Canon T7 vs Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7 was launched 7 years after the A290 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the T7 matches up against the A290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Canon T7 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T7 offers physical measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sony A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the T7 against the A290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7 and A290 is 68 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7 and A290.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon T7 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger T7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.