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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Replacement is Canon T8i
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was announced 7 years after the K-7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the T7i matches up versus the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-7

 T7i K-7 
LaunchedFebruary 2017October 2009More modern by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Canon T7i

 K-7 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-7

 T7i K-7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i has got external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the T7i against the K-7.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and K-7 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and K-7.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon T7i to deliver more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer T7i will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography details
Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
66
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography information
Pentax K-7 Travel photography information
80
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic port
does not have image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-7
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-7
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-7
Also called EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2009-10-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 25600 2000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532g (1.17 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 600 shots 980 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $749 $599