Canon T7i vs Nikon D5500

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon T7i vs Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T7i was launched 2 years later than the D5500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the T7i scores vs the D5500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7i and Nikon D5500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T7i Gallery and Nikon D5500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i has got physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the T7i and the D5500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and D5500 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and D5500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger T7i is going to have an edge in sensor technology.