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Canon T7 vs Sony A35

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon T7 vs Sony A35 Key Specs

Canon T7
(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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also Known as EOS 2000D
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony A33
  • Refreshed by Sony A37
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Canon T7 vs Sony A35 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon T7 versus Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7 was introduced 6 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T7 grades vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Sony A35

 T7 A35 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2011More recent by 79 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon T7

 A35 T7 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7 and Sony A35

 T7 A35 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon T7 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon T7 has got outside measurements 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 A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the T7 vs the A35.

Canon T7 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and A35 is 68 and 69 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and A35.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon T7 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent T7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon T7 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 as a Street photography camera
Sony A35 as a Street photography camera
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (415g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography factors
Sony A35 Sports photography factors
62
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (440 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7
Travel photography with Sony A35
56
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
59
lighter than competition (415 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A35 Landscape photography advice
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (440 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
28
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competition (415 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Canon T7 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Sony A35
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7 Sony SLT-A35
Also referred to as EOS 2000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-26 2011-09-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 475 grams (1.05 lbs) 415 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 12.7
DXO Low light rating 1009 763
Other
Battery life 500 images 440 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $390 $598