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Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Also referred to as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • New Model is Canon T8i
Sony A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A99
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Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon T7i versus Sony A99 II, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and A99 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The T7i was introduced 5 months after the A99 II which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the T7i scores against the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Sony A99 II

 T7i A99 II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Canon T7i

 A99 II T7i 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7i and Sony A99 II

 T7i A99 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2017September 2016Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T7i has outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the T7i against the A99 II.

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7i and A99 II is 67 and 57 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A99 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T7i having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A99 II will deliver extra detail using its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Sony A99 II Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography factors
Sony A99 II Street photography factors
73
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography advice
Sony A99 II Sports photography advice
66
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography info
Sony A99 II Travel photography info
80
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
megapixel count fantastic (42MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (490 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography details
Sony A99 II Landscape photography details
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (490 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging details
Sony A99 II Vlogging details
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Canon T7i vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Sony A99 II
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Sony Alpha A99 II
Also Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2016-09-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 399
Cross focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lbs) 849g (1.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 2317
Other
Battery life 600 images 490 images
Battery format Battery Pack NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $749 $3,198