Canon T7 vs Sony A560
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Canon T7 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Announced February 2018
- Alternate Name is EOS 2000D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Revealed August 2010
- Replaced the Sony A500

Canon T7 vs Sony A560 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Canon T7 versus Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

The T7 was launched 7 years later than the A560 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the T7 grades vs the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon T7 vs Sony A560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are provided at Canon T7 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Sony A560
T7 | A560 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 92 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Canon T7
A560 | T7 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Canon T7 and Sony A560
T7 | A560 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon T7 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T7 enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon T7 versus Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the T7 and the A560.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and A560 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the T7 and A560.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon T7 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon T7 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Also called as | EOS 2000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2018-02-26 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 475 gr (1.05 lb) | 599 gr (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 71 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.9 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1009 | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 1050 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E10 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $390 | $650 |