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Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
67
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Replaced the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R III
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R V
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Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon T7i and Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The T7i was introduced 3 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the T7i scores against the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A7R IV

 T7i A7R IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon T7i

 A7R IV T7i 
LaunchedJuly 2019February 2017More modern by 29 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A7R IV

 T7i A7R IV 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon T7i enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the T7i against the A7R IV.

Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A7R IV is 67 and 62 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A7R IV.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T7i with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will provide more detail using its extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged T7i will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
88
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography information
Sony A7R IV Street photography information
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7i
Sports photography with Sony A7R IV
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (670 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
74
good battery life (670 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography highlights
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (670 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R IV Vlogging highlights
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon T7i vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A7R IV
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha A7R IV
Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-02-15 2019-07-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 567
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Total lenses 326 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 grams (1.17 pounds) 665 grams (1.47 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 600 photos 670 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One 2
Price at release $749 $3,498