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Canon T7 vs Sony A58

Portability
68
Imaging
67
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
72
Overall
66

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Canon T7
(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
Sony A58
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Sony A58

 T7 A58 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2013More recent by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon T7

 A58 T7 
Display typeTiltingFixed 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).

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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.

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 size comparison

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

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography info
Sony A58 Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7
Street photography with Sony A58
61
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography factors
Sony A58 Sports photography factors
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (500 per charge)
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
56
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (500 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
63
better than average battery (690 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography info
Sony A58 Landscape photography info
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (500 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (690 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 Vlogging highlights
Sony A58 Vlogging highlights
28
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon T7 vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Sony A58
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Sony SLT-A58
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