Canon T7 vs Sony A6500
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Canon T7 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2018
- Other Name is EOS 2000D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Launched October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony A6300

Canon T7 vs Sony A6500 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon T7 and Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T7 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The T7 was launched 17 months after the A6500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the T7 grades vs the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon T7 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon T7 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Sony A6500
T7 | A6500 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | October 2016 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Canon T7
A6500 | T7 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon T7 and Sony A6500
T7 | A6500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon T7 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7 comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon T7 and Sony A6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T7 versus the A6500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T7 and A6500 is 68 and 81 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7 and A6500.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The younger T7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T7 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Alternative name | EOS 2000D | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-26 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor 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 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
Available lenses | 326 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 475g (1.05 pounds) | 453g (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 1009 | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 350 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $390 | $1,298 |