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Canon T7 vs Sony A68

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon T7 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 2000D
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A65
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Canon T7 vs Sony A68 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon T7 vs Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T7 (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T7 was manufactured 2 years later than the A68 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the T7 matches up vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Sony A68

 T7 A68 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2015More recent by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon T7

 A68 T7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon T7 and Sony A68

 T7 A68 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon T7 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon T7 enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the T7 vs the A68.

Canon T7 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and A68 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T7 and A68.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher T7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography advice
Sony A68 Street photography advice
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography features
Sony A68 Sports photography features
62
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (510 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 Travel photography details
Sony A68 Travel photography details
56
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
55
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (510 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography advice
Sony A68 Landscape photography advice
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery power (510 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
28
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon T7 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Sony A68
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7 Sony SLT-A68
Otherwise known as EOS 2000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-26 2015-11-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 grams (1.05 lb) 610 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 13.5
DXO Low light score 1009 701
Other
Battery life 500 shots 510 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E10 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $390 $581