Canon T7 vs Sony A58
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68 Imaging
62 Features
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Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
- Announced February 2018
- Alternative Name is EOS 2000D
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony A57

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon T7 and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the T7 (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The T7 was revealed 4 years later than the A58 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T7 grades vs the A58 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Canon T7 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Sony A58
T7 | A58 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 52 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon T7
A58 | T7 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon T7 and Sony A58
T7 | A58 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7 features outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Canon T7 and Sony A58 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the T7 and the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and A58 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7 and A58.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon T7 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher T7 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T7 | Sony SLT-A58 |
Also called | EOS 2000D | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2018-02-26 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 475 gr (1.05 pounds) | 492 gr (1.08 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 1009 | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 690 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $390 | $645 |